The Garden of Allah

"Two loves in conflict!"

Nov 19 1936 Approved 1h 19m
Adventure, Drama, Romance

The star-crossed desert romance of a cloistered woman and a renegade monk.

Plot

Domini, an heiress who has led a cloistered life, visits the North African desert for spiritual renewal. There she meets Boris, recently escaped from a Trappist monastery. Their friendship ripens into love, but he conceals his past from her. Then in a remote oasis, they meet a man who knows his secret.

Written by

Robert Hichens, W.P. Lipscomb, Lynn Riggs

Directed by

Richard Boleslawski

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

United Artists, Selznick International Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 1 win & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,823
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA