Secrets
Synopsis
Etta Berter is a doctor's wife in 1905 who has been unable to have children. The couple has one adopted daughter but she has always wanted more children. Julie Harris's character is the family's cook and close companion to their daughter. Her granddaughter is the family's maid. When a visiting friend of Etta's arrives for a visit both she and the maid are attracted to him. When he seems to prefer the younger woman (the maid) the other woman is very jealous and when the maid becomes pregnant by him the older woman vows to make that child her own.
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Veronica Hamel
Etta Berter
Richard Kiley
Dr. Will Berter
Shae D'Lyn
Edwina Phelan
Thomas Gibson
Hailus Tuckman
Reed Diamond
Thomas Rafferty
Jessica Bowman
Anna Berter
Julie Harris
Caroline Phelan
Shannon Eubanks
Clara
Ann Bronston
Lucy Minchion
Beatrice Bush
Edith
Erin Williby
Beth
Rob Brownstein
Reverend Goode
Rick Warner
Douglas Phelan
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jud Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara Esstman, Jerome Kass
- Original Score
- Lawrence Shragge
- Original Title
- Secrets
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- ABC Productions, Signboard Hill Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jud Taylor
Barbara Esstman, Jerome Kass
Lawrence Shragge
William Wages
Department Leadership Roster
Jud Taylor
Director
Lawrence Shragge
Original Music Composer
William Wages
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Secrets.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Secrets
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What is Secrets about?
Etta Berter is a doctor's wife in 1905 who has been unable to have children. The couple has one adopted daughter but she has always wanted more children. Julie Harris's character is the family's cook and close companion to their daughter. Her granddaughter is the family's maid. When a visiting friend of Etta's arrives for a visit both she and the maid are attracted to him. When he seems to prefer the younger woman (the maid) the other woman is very jealous and when the maid becomes pregnant by him the older woman vows to make that child her own.
Who directed Secrets?
Secrets was directed by Jud Taylor.
Who stars in Secrets?
The principal cast of Secrets includes Veronica Hamel, Richard Kiley, Shae D'Lyn, Thomas Gibson, Reed Diamond.
When was Secrets released and how long is it?
Secrets was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Secrets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Secrets was composed by Lawrence Shragge.
Is Secrets based on a book or true story?
Secrets is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Barbara Esstman".