Summary
In the 1860s, Mary Marlowe defies her father's wishes to marry a British lord and runs away with clerk John Carlton as he heads West to make his fortune.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Kids
- Teens
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
Where to watch
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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.
Cast
17 of 17
Mary PickfordMary Marlowe / Mary Carlton
Leslie HowardJohn Carlton
C. Aubrey SmithWilliam Marlowe
Blanche FridericiMartha Marlowe
Doris LloydSusan Channing
Herbert EvansLord Hurley
Ned SparksSunshine
Allan SearsJake Houser
Mona MarisSeñora Lolita Martinez
Huntley GordonWilliam Carlton
Ethel ClaytonAudrey Carlton
Bessie BarriscaleSusan Carlton
Theodore von EltzRobert Carlton
Virginia GreyAudrey Carlton as a Child (uncredited)
Florence LawrenceUndetermined Role (uncredited)
Broderick O'FarrellParty Guest (uncredited)
Russell SimpsonDoctor (uncredited)
Crew
- Directed by
- Frank Borzage
- Written by
- Frances Marion
- Produced by
- Mary Pickford, M.C. Levee, Ed Ralph
- Music by
- Alfred Newman
Everyone
Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
Facts
March 16, 1933 · 1 h 23 min · NR
- Released
- March 16, 1933
- Runtime
- 1 h 23 min
- Age rating
- NR
- Genres
- Drama, Western
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Available in
- 27 countries
Tropes
Enemy Eats Your Lunch, Sexy Backless Outfit, Light Feminine and Dark Feminine +9
Q&A
6 questions, like "Where can I stream Secrets?"
Questions about Secrets
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Secrets worth watching?
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.4).
Is Secrets okay for kids?
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Can I half-watch Secrets?
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.
Is Secrets plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does Secrets use?
TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Enemy Eats Your Lunch, Sexy Backless Outfit, and Light Feminine and Dark Feminine.

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