The Well(1951)
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The Well Synopsis
In a racially mixed American town, a five-year-old black girl falls unnoticed into a hidden, forgotten well on her way to school. Having nothing better to go on, the police follow up a report that the child was seen with a white stranger, and rumors run wild. Before hapless, innocent Claude Packard is even found, popular hysteria has him tried and convicted. But is he guilty?
The Well (1951) is a drama film directed by Russell Rouse, released on September 24, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Gwendolyn Laster, Richard Rober, Maidie Norman and George "Spike" Hamilton. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Russell Rouse
- Writers:
- Clarence Greene, Russell Rouse
- Producers:
- Leo C. Popkin, Clarence Greene
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Laszlo
- Composer:
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Production:
- Harry Popkin Productions, Cardinal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Well Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gwendolyn Laster
as Carolyn Crawford
Richard Rober
as Ben Kellogg
Maidie Norman
as Martha Crawford
- George "Spike" Hamilton
George "Spike" Hamilton
as Grandpa Peabody
Ernest Anderson
as Ralph Crawford
Dick Simmons
as Mickey McClure
Lane Chandler
as Deputy Stan
- Pat Mitchell
Pat Mitchell
as Peter
- Margaret Wells
Margaret Wells
as Miss Peterson
Wheaton Chambers
as Mr. Woody
Michael Ross
as Deputy Frank
- Russell Trent
Russell Trent
as Deputy Chet
Key crew
Directed by Russell Rouse, written by Clarence Greene and Russell Rouse, produced by Leo C. Popkin and Clarence Greene.
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The Well Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 17 ratings.
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The Well – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Well online?
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Who stars in The Well?
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The main cast of The Well (1951) includes Gwendolyn Laster, Richard Rober, Maidie Norman, George "Spike" Hamilton and Ernest Anderson. The film was directed by Russell Rouse. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Well released?
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The Well was released on September 24, 1951 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Well worth watching?
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The Well (1951) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.