The Secret Man(1917)
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.
The Secret Man (1917) is a western film directed by John Ford, released on September 30, 1917 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Harry Carey, Edythe Sterling, J. Morris Foster and Elizabeth Janes. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- John Ford
- Writers:
- George Hively, John Ford
- Cinematographer:
- Ben F. Reynolds
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Secret Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Harry Carey
as Cheyenne Harry
Edythe Sterling
as Molly - the Sheriff's Sister
J. Morris Foster
as Harry Beauford
- Elizabeth Janes
Elizabeth Janes
as Elizabeth
- Vester Pegg
Vester Pegg
as Bill, the Sheriff
William Steele
as Foreman
Steve Clemente
as Pedro
Hoot Gibson
as Chuck Fadden
Key crew
Directed by John Ford, written by George Hively and John Ford.
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The Secret Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Secret Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret Man online?
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Who stars in The Secret Man?
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The main cast of The Secret Man (1917) includes Harry Carey, Edythe Sterling, J. Morris Foster, Elizabeth Janes and Vester Pegg. The film was directed by John Ford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret Man released?
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The Secret Man was released on September 30, 1917 and runs for 50m.
Is The Secret Man worth watching?
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The Secret Man (1917) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.