The Well
“I have a wife and two kids ... a thing like this can ruin me !”
Synopsis
In a racially mixed American town, a five-year-old black girl falls unnoticed into a hidden, forgotten well on her way to school. Having nothing better to go on, the police follow up a report that the child was seen with a white stranger, and rumors run wild. Before hapless, innocent Claude Packard is even found, popular hysteria has him tried and convicted. But is he guilty?
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Gwendolyn Laster
Carolyn Crawford
Richard Rober
Ben Kellogg
Maidie Norman
Martha Crawford
George "Spike" Hamilton
Grandpa Peabody
Ernest Anderson
Ralph Crawford
Dick Simmons
Mickey McClure
Lane Chandler
Deputy Stan
Pat Mitchell
Peter
Margaret Wells
Miss Peterson
Wheaton Chambers
Mr. Woody
Michael Ross
Deputy Frank
Russell Trent
Deputy Chet
Allen Mathews
Deputy Hal
John Philips
Deputy Fred
Walter Morrison
Art
Christine Larson
Casey
Jess Kirkpatrick
Quigley
Roy Engel
Gleason
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russell Rouse, Leo C. Popkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Clarence Greene, Russell Rouse
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- The Well
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Harry Popkin Productions, Cardinal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Rouse, Leo C. Popkin
Clarence Greene, Russell Rouse
Dimitri Tiomkin
Ernest Laszlo
Chester W. Schaeffer
Leo C. Popkin, Clarence Greene
Department Leadership Roster
Clarence Greene
Writer
Chester W. Schaeffer
Editor
Leo C. Popkin
Producer
Russell Rouse
Writer
Russell Rouse
Director
Clarence Greene
Producer
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Leo C. Popkin
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Well
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What is The Well about?
In a racially mixed American town, a five-year-old black girl falls unnoticed into a hidden, forgotten well on her way to school. Having nothing better to go on, the police follow up a report that the child was seen with a white stranger, and rumors run wild. Before hapless, innocent Claude Packard is even found, popular hysteria has him tried and convicted. But is he guilty?
Who directed The Well?
The Well was directed by Russell Rouse, Leo C. Popkin.
Who stars in The Well?
The principal cast of The Well includes Gwendolyn Laster, Richard Rober, Maidie Norman, George "Spike" Hamilton, Ernest Anderson.
When was The Well released and how long is it?
The Well was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Well?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Well was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.