The Secret Man
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1917 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Western |
| Director | John Ford |
| Runtime | 50 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs an early Western narrative around the contrast between a fugitive convict and the vulnerability of a child, using chase sequences and landscapes as a backdrop for an unexpected redemption. It relies on a series of chance encounters that test the protagonist's moral compass.
What lingers after viewing is the stark atmosphere of pursuit and the simple, compelling idea of a hardened man finding purpose in protection. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: John Ford
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Watch in the evening to immerse yourself in the era of cowboys and frontier chases.
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