The Secret of Convict Lake
“6 women at the mercy of the west's most dangerous outlaws !”
Synopsis
After a group of convicts escapes from prison, they take refuge in the wilderness. While most of the crew are ruthless sociopaths, Jim Canfield is an innocent man who was jailed under false pretenses. When Canfield and his fellow fugitives reach an isolated farming settlement where the men are all away, it creates tension with the local women. Things get direr when rumors of hidden money arise, and Canfield discovers that the man who framed him is part of the community.
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The Secret of Convict Lake, 1951. Opening Credits
Type: Clip • Published 2010-10-08
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Glenn Ford
Jim Canfield
Gene Tierney
Marcia Stoddard
Zachary Scott
Johnny Greer
Ann Dvorak
Rachel Schaeffer
Ethel Barrymore
Granny
Cyril Cusack
Edward "Limey" Cockerell
Richard Hylton
Clyde Maxwell
Barbara Bates
Barbara Purcell
Helen Westcott
Susan Haggerty
Jeanette Nolan
Harriet Purcell
Ruth Donnelly
Mary Fancher
Harry Carter
Rudy Schaeffer
Mary Carroll
Millie Gower (uncredited)
Charles Flynn
Steve Gower (uncredited)
Raymond Greenleaf
Tom Fancher (uncredited)
Jack Lambert
Matt Anderson (uncredited)
William F. Leicester
Luke Haggerty (uncredited)
Tom London
Jerry - Posse Member (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Gordon
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Saul
- Original Score
- Sol Kaplan
- Original Title
- The Secret of Convict Lake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Gordon
Oscar Saul, Anna Hunger, Jack Pollexfen, Victor Trivas
Sol Kaplan
Leo Tover
James B. Clark
Frank P. Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Gordon
Director
Sol Kaplan
Original Music Composer
James B. Clark
Editor
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Frank P. Rosenberg
Producer
Oscar Saul
Screenplay
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Secret of Convict Lake about?
After a group of convicts escapes from prison, they take refuge in the wilderness. While most of the crew are ruthless sociopaths, Jim Canfield is an innocent man who was jailed under false pretenses. When Canfield and his fellow fugitives reach an isolated farming settlement where the men are all away, it creates tension with the local women. Things get direr when rumors of hidden money arise, and Canfield discovers that the man who framed him is part of the community.
Who directed The Secret of Convict Lake?
The Secret of Convict Lake was directed by Michael Gordon.
Who stars in The Secret of Convict Lake?
The principal cast of The Secret of Convict Lake includes Glenn Ford, Gene Tierney, Zachary Scott, Ann Dvorak, Ethel Barrymore.
When was The Secret of Convict Lake released and how long is it?
The Secret of Convict Lake was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret of Convict Lake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret of Convict Lake was composed by Sol Kaplan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret of Convict Lake?
The Secret of Convict Lake holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).