The Secret Man
Synopsis
Convict Cheyenne Harry escapes from prison in a garbage truck and boards a train, where he eludes capture with the help of passenger Henry Beaufort. Beaufort is returning to his wealthy uncle's ranch, where earlier he had married Molly in secret because his uncle did not like her. Beaufort tells Pedro, who takes care of his child Elizabeth, to take her away because his uncle is coming, and Pedro, driving drunk, wrecks the wagon. Harry finds her and must protect her while still evading the sheriff.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- George Hively, John Ford
- Original Title
- The Secret Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
George Hively, John Ford
Ben F. Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
George Hively
Writer
Ben F. Reynolds
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Man
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What is The Secret Man about?
Convict Cheyenne Harry escapes from prison in a garbage truck and boards a train, where he eludes capture with the help of passenger Henry Beaufort. Beaufort is returning to his wealthy uncle's ranch, where earlier he had married Molly in secret because his uncle did not like her. Beaufort tells Pedro, who takes care of his child Elizabeth, to take her away because his uncle is coming, and Pedro, driving drunk, wrecks the wagon. Harry finds her and must protect her while still evading the sheriff.
Who directed The Secret Man?
The Secret Man was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Secret Man?
The principal cast of The Secret Man includes Harry Carey, Edythe Sterling, J. Morris Foster, Elizabeth Janes, Vester Pegg.
When was The Secret Man released and how long is it?
The Secret Man was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret Man?
The Secret Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).