The Garden of Allah (1936): Cast & Plot
The Garden of Allah is a 1936 romantic drama directed by Richard Boleslawski, starring Marlene Dietrich as Domini Enfilden, Lucile Watson and Alan Marshal. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Richard Boleslawski
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Garden of Allah About?
The premise of The Garden of Allah without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two loves in conflict! The star-crossed desert romance of a cloistered woman and a renegade monk.
The Garden of Allah Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- reference to allah
- camp
- desert
- monk
- monastery
- secret
- oasis
- mother superior
- sahara desert
- guilt
- camel
- faith
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- train
- crucifix
- priest
- religion
- tunisia
- attempted murder
- catholic priest
- caravan
- dancer
- nun
- africa
- porter
- dog
- moral reformation
- prophet
- hotel
- convent
- seer
- bazaar
- abbess
- liquor
- deception
- orchestral music score
- horse
- wedding
- knife
- christianity
- soldier
- algeria
- male female relationship
- guide
- based on novel
The Garden of Allah Cast & Characters
Marlene Dietrich leads the cast as Domini Enfilden, with Lucile Watson as Mother Superior Josephine and Alan Marshal as Capt. De Trevignac. Directed by Richard Boleslawski; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Boleslawski
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Marlene Dietrich as Domini Enfilden -
Lucile Watson as Mother Superior Josephine - Alan Marshal as Capt. De Trevignac
- Tilly Losch as Irena
Also Starring in The Garden of Allah
· 13 more- Henry Brandon Hadj
- Charles Boyer Boris Androvsky
- Basil Rathbone Count Ferdinand Anteoni
- Joseph Schildkraut Batouch
- John Carradine Sand Diviner
- C. Aubrey Smith Father J. Roubier
- John George Waiter (uncredited)
- Bonita Granville Convent Girl (uncredited)
- Nigel De Brulier Lector at Monastery (uncredited)
- Charles Waldron Abbe of Monastery (uncredited)
- David Scott Larby (uncredited)
- Betty Jane Graham Convent Girl (uncredited)
- Maria Riva Young Girl Sewing (uncredited)
More from Richard Boleslawski
More films directed by Richard Boleslawski: The Last of Mrs. Cheyney, Theodora Goes Wild, Three Godfathers and Metropolitan.
The Garden of Allah Plot Summary
What happens in The Garden of Allah from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Domini Enfilden returns to Le Couvent de Ste. Cecile, the convent she was raised in, after the death of her aging, ailing father. She seeks guidance from Mother Superior Josephine to quiet a growing sense of loneliness and to understand what life might mean for her in a world that feels both distant and estranged. The Mother Superior suggests that true self-discovery often comes in solitude, even in places as stark as a desert, and quietly nudges Domini toward a path of reflection that might help her sort through longing, faith, and purpose.
Full summary
The whole story of The Garden of Allah, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Garden of Allah?
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Who returns to the convent after her father's death?
The Garden of Allah Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Anime nel deserto” and “Il giardino dell'oblio”.
- Also known as
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- Anime nel deserto
- Il giardino dell'oblio
- Le jardin d'Allah
- El jardín de Alá
- Der Garten Allahs
- Allah kertje
- Сады Аллаха
- O Jardim de Allah
- Zahrada Allahova
- Il giardino di Allah
- 乐园思凡
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Unholy Garden, Saadia and The Sheik.
The Garden of Allah FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Garden of Allah, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Garden of Allah?
The Garden of Allah runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was The Garden of Allah released?
The Garden of Allah was released on October 14, 1936.
Who directed The Garden of Allah?
The Garden of Allah was directed by Richard Boleslawski.
More films by Richard Boleslawski Who is in the cast of The Garden of Allah?
The Garden of Allah stars Marlene Dietrich as Domini Enfilden, Lucile Watson as Mother Superior Josephine and Alan Marshal as Capt. De Trevignac, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Garden of Allah have a post-credit scene?
No. The Garden of Allah has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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