The Secret of Convict Lake (1951)

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Released:
1951-07-29

Overview:
After a group of convicts escapes from prison, they take refuge in the wilderness. While most of the crew are ruthless sociopaths, Jim Canfield is an innocent man who was jailed under false pretenses. When Canfield and his fellow fugitives reach an isolated farming settlement where the men are all away, it creates tension with the local women. Things get direr when rumors of hidden money arise, and Canfield discovers that the man who framed him is part of the community.

Director:
Michael Gordon

Runtime:
1h 23min

Genre:
Western

  • Cast:
  • Glenn Ford
    as
    Jim Canfield
  • Gene Tierney
    as
    Marcia Stoddard
  • Zachary Scott
    as
    Johnny Greer
  • Ann Dvorak
    as
    Rachel Schaeffer
  • Ethel Barrymore
    as
    Granny