The Secret Man (1917)

The Secret Man (1917) poster

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.

Director: John Ford
Genre: Western
Runtime: 50 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Ben F. Reynolds
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

fugitive, train, partially lost film, manhunt

More Films by Director: John Ford
More Films in Genre: Western

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Secret Man about?
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.
Who directed The Secret Man?
The Secret Man was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Secret Man?
The Secret Man stars Harry Carey, Edythe Sterling, J. Morris Foster, Elizabeth Janes, Vester Pegg, William Steele.
How long is The Secret Man?
The Secret Man has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is The Secret Man?
The Secret Man is a Western film.
Where was The Secret Man produced?
The Secret Man was produced in United States of America.