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The Family Secret (1951)

Movie ★ 6.1 85 min

Crime Drama

When his son accidentally kills someone, a lawyer must defend the man wrongly charged with the murder.

Henry Levin Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 21, 1951
Runtime
85 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0043521
Language
Studio
Santana Pictures Corporation

Themes

Cast

John Derek John Derek David Clark Lee J. Cobb Lee J. Cobb Howard Clark Jody Lawrance Jody Lawrance Lee Pearson Erin O'Brien-Moore Erin O'Brien-Moore Ellen Clark Santos Ortega George Redman Henry O'Neill Henry O'Neill Donald Muir Carl Benton Reid Carl Benton Reid Dr. Reynolds Peggy Converse Peggy Converse Sybil Bradley Jean Alexander Jean Alexander Vera Stone Dorothy Tree Dorothy Tree Marie Elsner Whit Bissell Whit Bissell Joe Elsner Raymond Greenleaf Raymond Greenleaf Henry Archer Sims Onslow Stevens Onslow Stevens Judge Williams Harry Cheshire Harry Cheshire Dr. Black Percy Helton Percy Helton Charlie Teddy Infuhr Teddy Infuhr Marvin Bill Walker Bill Walker Larry John Baer John Baer

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Family Secret about?
When his son accidentally kills someone, a lawyer must defend the man wrongly charged with the murder.
Who directed The Family Secret?
The Family Secret was directed by Henry Levin.
Who stars in The Family Secret?
The Family Secret stars John Derek, Lee J. Cobb, Jody Lawrance, Erin O'Brien-Moore.
When was The Family Secret released?
The Family Secret is a 1951 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch The Family Secret?
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