about a little boy and girl that meet in a beautiful garden and the little girl promises the boy that some day she would meet him there again. He goes off to study the violin in Italy and when he returns he finds the girl in the garden.
Is The Magic Garden a forgotten gem or a relic best left untouched? Short answer: for a specific audience, it absolutely is. This film is a tender, if somewhat simplistic, journey best appreciated by cinephiles with a deep affection for silent era romantic dramas and those curious about the early evolution of narrative...
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"Is The Magic Garden a forgotten gem or a relic best left untouched? Short answer: for a specific audience, it absolutely is. This film is a tender, if somewhat simplistic, journey best appreciated by cinephiles with a deep affection for silent era romantic dramas and those curious about the early evolution of narrative film, but it will likely test the patience of viewers accustomed to modern pacing and complex character arcs.It’s not for everyone. Modern viewers seeking fast-paced narratives, i..."
Gene Stratton-Porter, James Leo Meehan, Jeanette Porter Meehan, Charles Kerr
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