The Secret Fury
“The Stranger at her wedding was a messenger of Fear and Evil!”
Synopsis
The wedding of Ellen and David is halted by a stranger who insists that the bride is already married to someone else. Though the flabbergasted Ellen denies the charge, the interloper produces enough evidence that his accusation must be investigated. Ellen and David travel to the small coastal town where her first wedding allegedly occurred. There, they meet a number of individuals whose stories make Ellen question her own sanity.
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Claudette Colbert
Ellen Ewing
Robert Ryan
David McLean
Jane Cowl
Clara Ewing
Paul Kelly
Eric Lowell
Philip Ober
Gregory Kent
Elisabeth Risdon
Dr. R.W. Roberts
Doris Dudley
Pearl Collins
Dave Barbour
Lucian Randall
Vivian Vance
Leah
Edit Angold
Flora (uncredited)
Pat Barton
Louise (uncredited)
Vangie Beilby
Patient (uncredited)
June Benbow
Patient (uncredited)
Edward Biby
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Gail Bonney
Nurse (uncredited)
Hazel Boyne
Patient (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Trial Spectator (uncredited)
Clifford Brooke
Bishop (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Ferrer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lionel Houser
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Secret Fury
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, Loring Theatre Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Ferrer
Lionel Houser, Jack Leonard, James O'Hanlon
Roy Webb
Leo Tover
Harry Marker
Jack H. Skirball, Bruce Manning
Department Leadership Roster
Jack H. Skirball
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Harry Marker
Editor
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Mel Ferrer
Director
Bruce Manning
Producer
Lionel Houser
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Fury
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What is The Secret Fury about?
The wedding of Ellen and David is halted by a stranger who insists that the bride is already married to someone else. Though the flabbergasted Ellen denies the charge, the interloper produces enough evidence that his accusation must be investigated. Ellen and David travel to the small coastal town where her first wedding allegedly occurred. There, they meet a number of individuals whose stories make Ellen question her own sanity.
Who directed The Secret Fury?
The Secret Fury was directed by Mel Ferrer.
Who stars in The Secret Fury?
The principal cast of The Secret Fury includes Claudette Colbert, Robert Ryan, Jane Cowl, Paul Kelly, Philip Ober.
When was The Secret Fury released and how long is it?
The Secret Fury was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret Fury?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret Fury was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret Fury?
The Secret Fury holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).