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6.5 / 10(17 votes)IMDbNR19501h 38mUnited States of America

Three Secrets

“Don't judge these girls until you know their Three Secrets.”

Synopsis

A five-year-old boy is the sole survivor of a devastating plane crash in the mountains of California. When the newspapers reveal the boy was adopted and that the crash occurred on his birthday, three women begin to ponder if it's the son each gave up for adoption. As the three await news of his rescue at a mountain cabin, they recall incidents from five years earlier and why they were forced to give up their son.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 20, 1950

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robert Wise
Screenplay & Story
Martin Rackin, Gina Kaus
Original Score
David Buttolph
Original Title
Three Secrets
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 38m
Production Studios
United States Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert Wise

Screenplay & Story

Martin Rackin, Gina Kaus

Original Score & Music

David Buttolph

Director of Photography

Sidney Hickox

Film Editing

Thomas Reilly

Producers

Milton Sperling

Department Leadership Roster

Robert Wise

Robert Wise

Director

Sidney Hickox

Director of Photography

Milton Sperling

Producer

Thomas Reilly

Editor

David Buttolph

Original Music Composer

Martin Rackin

Martin Rackin

Writer

Gina Kaus

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Three Secrets.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Secrets

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Three Secrets about?

A five-year-old boy is the sole survivor of a devastating plane crash in the mountains of California. When the newspapers reveal the boy was adopted and that the crash occurred on his birthday, three women begin to ponder if it's the son each gave up for adoption. As the three await news of his rescue at a mountain cabin, they recall incidents from five years earlier and why they were forced to give up their son.

Who directed Three Secrets?

Three Secrets was directed by Robert Wise.

Who stars in Three Secrets?

The principal cast of Three Secrets includes Eleanor Parker, Patricia Neal, Ruth Roman, Frank Lovejoy, Leif Erickson.

When was Three Secrets released and how long is it?

Three Secrets was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.

Who composed the musical score for Three Secrets?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Secrets was composed by David Buttolph.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Secrets?

Three Secrets holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).