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Secrets (1933)

“WHILE HE SPENT HIS LIFE KEEPING SECRETS FROM THE WOMAN HE LOVED, SHE SPENT HERS KEEPING HIM FROM KNOWING THAT SHE KNEW THEM...AND HAD KNOWN THEM ALL THE TIME!”

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Plot

Set against the austere backdrop of late 19th-century New England, the narrative unfolds around the lives of William Marlowe, a stern banker, and his wife Martha. In a world of rigid social norms, they plan a prudent marriage for their daughter Mary with the dignified, yet overbearing, Lord Hurley of England. Yet, Mary's heart beats for John Carlton, an unassuming clerk in her father's bank. Love blossoms between them at their very first encounter, defying the societal expectations laid upon them. When their clandestine affair comes to light, John faces the wrath of William, resulting in his dismissal. With no hope of employment in New England, John sets his sights on the promising expanses of California, intending to forge a fresh existence from the raw, unyielding land. Mary, driven by profound love and a daring spirit, decides to follow him against all odds, and they elope. Their initial hardships in the West, including a brutal encounter with cattle rustlers, test the mettle of their resolve. Yet, their determination and shared dreams allow them to etch a thriving life as successful ranchers. Two decades pass, filled with love, children, and the creation of a magnificent mansion. John's popularity soars, leading him to become a potential candidate for governor. However, shadows of past indiscretions loom ominously, threatening not only his political aspirations but also the stability of their hard-earned life together.

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Secrets is a drama movie featuring Mary Pickford.

Secrets is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.