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The Garden of Eden (1928)
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The Garden of Eden (1928)

Drama, Comedy, Romance • 1h 16m

Overview

Toni Le Brun, a beautiful Viennese singer, becomes the ward of the wardrobe mistress of a Monte Carlo nightclub. Her benefactor, however, is actually a baroness incognito. Toni falls in love with the handsome Richard, but as they prepare to marry, she comes to believe he is only after the wealth accompanying her new noble status. But truth, like true love, will not be kept secret long.

Director: Lewis Milestone

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New 2025 4K restoration by SFFP see MoMA

Format

1080p Blu-ray

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Length

76 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

5 months ago

Contributors

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Additional Info

New 2025 4K restoration by SFFP see MoMA

Format
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Length
76 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
5 months ago
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