The Family Secret
Synopsis
The daughter of a wealthy man secretly marries a man below her station— one whom her father violently disapproves of. The father, in an excess of parental concern, separates the lovers by sending his daughter away so that she might forget her lover, unaware of their married state. During this time, she gives birth to a daughter. After some months, the young mother returns to her family manor and presents her father with his new granddaughter, which causes a most unfortunate scene. Unbeknownst to the young woman, her enraged father falsely accuses his son-in-law of theft and has him incarcerated in order to separate the lovers in an irrational attempt to force his daughter to forget this "unworthy" young man.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Hodgson Burnett, Augustus E. Thomas, Lois Zellner
- Original Title
- The Family Secret
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Frances Hodgson Burnett, Augustus E. Thomas, Lois Zellner
John Stumar
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Seiter
Director
John Stumar
Director of Photography
Lois Zellner
Writer
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What is The Family Secret about?
The daughter of a wealthy man secretly marries a man below her station— one whom her father violently disapproves of. The father, in an excess of parental concern, separates the lovers by sending his daughter away so that she might forget her lover, unaware of their married state. During this time, she gives birth to a daughter. After some months, the young mother returns to her family manor and presents her father with his new granddaughter, which causes a most unfortunate scene. Unbeknownst to the young woman, her enraged father falsely accuses his son-in-law of theft and has him incarcerated in order to separate the lovers in an irrational attempt to force his daughter to forget this "unworthy" young man.
Who directed The Family Secret?
The Family Secret was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in The Family Secret?
The principal cast of The Family Secret includes Baby Peggy, Gladys Hulette, Frank Currier, Lucy Beaumont, Edward Earle.
When was The Family Secret released and how long is it?
The Family Secret was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Family Secret based on a book or true story?
The Family Secret is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frances Hodgson Burnett".