Secret Garden, The (1993)

Date: 1993
Director: Agnieszka Holland
Production Company: Warner Bros., American Zoetrope

Stars: Kate Maberly, Heydon Prowse, Andrew Knott, John, Lynch, Laura Crossley, Maggie Smith
Location(s): Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, North Yorkshire

Region(s): ,

Storyline:

Following the death of her parents in India, a young girl goes to live at her Uncle’s English manor. She gradually finds solace in nature and the friendship of other children on the estate.

Additional Information:

Screen captures, identifications, descriptions and uncredited comparisons by Neil Webster

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Mary Lennox (Kate Maberly) chaperoned by housekeeper, Mrs Medlock (Maggie Smith) arriving at Misslethwaite Manor. Kelber Gate, Conistone Moor, Conistone, North Yorkshire. The upper half is a matte.

These two were taking a break from their acting duties!

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Mary looks out of her bedroom window onto the desolate moorscape. Looking down onto Bycliffe Road, Conistone Moor.

Again, some matte painting becomes apparent.

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Going out to play in the gardens, maid Martha (Laura Crossley) looks on. Fountains Hall at Fountains, Ripon in North Yorkshire.

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Walking the frosty lawns . . . Allerton Castle, Allerton Mauleverer, North Yorkshire.

Walking on sun-kissed lawns.

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. . . and on through the garden.

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On gaining access to the secret walled garden. The secret garden was constructed in an existing garden within the Pinewood Studios complex in Buckinghamshire.

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Spring arrives at Misslethwaite. Allerton Castle.

Allerton's north aspect was ravaged by fire in 2005, the interiors have been expertly restored close to their original look.

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Mary, Dickon (Andrew Knott) and Master Colin (Heydon Prowse) go out to see the garden. Allerton Castle.

Bloomin' lovely.

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Surrounded by an entourage of animals. Allerton.

The old girl had one of her limbs removed a few years ago.

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Traversing the topiary. Heatherden Hall's ornamental gardens, Pinewood Studios

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On hearing voices, gardener Ben (Walter Sparrow) looks over the high wall into the secret garden. Pinewood Studios.

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Ben is moved on seeing Colin stand for the first time. Luton Hoo Gardens, Luton Hoo Hotel & Spa, Luton in Bedfordshire. The house can be seen in several productions including 'Portrait of Clare', 'Quills' and 'A Shot in the Dark'.

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Lord Craven (John Lynch) has an insightful dream . . .

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. . . forcing a swift return to Misslethwaite. Allerton.

Quite relieved I didn't have to dodge that carriage!

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Martha drops her bucket in surprise on seeing his early return. Looking over to "The Temple of Victory" folly in Allerton Park.

Local legend suggests that the hill on which the folly sits is the one mentioned in the nursery rhyme "The Grand Old Duke of York".

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Playing blind man's bluff Colin does not realise his father has returned. Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire.

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Dickon goes to console Mary. On the slopes of Black Edge looking north over to Sweet Hill, Conistone Moor.

'round here somewhere . . .

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Ariel shot of Dickon atop his white horse riding through "Jack Hole Flat" looking west towards Grimwith Reservoir, Hebden Moor in North Yorkshire.