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Secrets

Play trailer Poster for Secrets Released Mar 16, 1933 1h 25m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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In the 1860s, Mary Marlowe (Mary Pickford) defies her father's wishes to marry a British lord and runs away with clerk John Carlton (Leslie Howard) as he heads West to make his fortune. Mary and John endure the difficult journey and settle into a small cabin, then face the hostilities of a cattle rustling gang, as well as the tragic loss of their only son. With Mary's help, John defeats the gang, which propels him to political power that, over the years, gradually erodes the once-happy marriage.

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Francisco J. Ariza Cine-Mundial The film will be applauded everywhere. [Full review in Spanish] Jan 13, 2021 Full Review Pare Lorentz Vanity Fair Secrets was no treasure of a manuscript, hut it at least had a part written for a fullblown woman, and, as played by Margaret Lawrence quite a few years ago, it offered plenty of room for an actress to he womanly and mature. Jun 14, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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nick s Fictional biopic that follows the wild west adventure of young elopers. It is quite well acted and has enough action to hold the viewers interest. However it does jump ahead in leaps and bounds. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/22/23 Full Review Audience Member pickford's best and last talkie Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Rather unfortunately this was the last film that Mary Pickford ever made, what a sound actress she could have been. This is the story a spoilt southern girl who falls for a man the family doesn't approve and they go off & live together and the film chronicles their hardships & turns into a Western. It's a good film despite the lack of musical score and the scenes where Mary's daughter is shot are simple unforgettable & the despair in her eyes will stay with you. Such a shame this was Mary's last film she was a capable & fantastic actress... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Frank Borzage

Director

Mary Pickford

Mary Marlowe

Leslie Howard

John Carlton

C. Aubrey Smith

Mr. William Marlowe

Blanche Frederici

Mrs. Martha Marlowe

Doris Lloyd

Susan Channing
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Synopsis In the 1860s, Mary Marlowe (Mary Pickford) defies her father's wishes to marry a British lord and runs away with clerk John Carlton (Leslie Howard) as he heads West to make his fortune. Mary and John endure the difficult journey and settle into a small cabin, then face the hostilities of a cattle rustling gang, as well as the tragic loss of their only son. With Mary's help, John defeats the gang, which propels him to political power that, over the years, gradually erodes the once-happy marriage.
Director
Frank Borzage
Production Co
Mary Pickford Company
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 16, 1933, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 16, 2020
Runtime
1h 25m