The Family Secret (1951)

Name: The Family Secret
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1951
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: John Derek, Lee J. Cobb, Jody Lawrance, Erin O'Brien-Moore, Santos Ortega

1h 25m United States of America

Crime Drama

Plot

A lawyer faces a moral quandary when his son unintentionally causes a fatal incident. As the legal fallout unfolds, he finds himself defending an innocent man wrongfully accused of the crime. Torn between familial loyalty and a commitment to justice, he delves deeper into the case, uncovering unsettling truths that challenge his values and professional integrity. As the trial progresses, the stakes rise, forcing him to confront not only the implications of his son's actions but also the fragility of truth in the courtroom.

Cast

John Derek Lee J. Cobb Jody Lawrance Erin O'Brien-Moore Santos Ortega Henry O'Neill Carl Benton Reid Peggy Converse Jean Alexander Dorothy Tree Whit Bissell Raymond Greenleaf Onslow Stevens Harry Cheshire Percy Helton