Secrets (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1933, Secrets is a drama and western film directed by Frank Borzage, running about 83 minutes. “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!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 1860s, Mary Marlowe defies her father's wishes to marry a British lord and runs away with clerk John Carlton as he heads West to make his fortune. Mary and John endure the difficult journey and settle into a small cabin, then face the hostilities of a cattle rustling gang, as well as the tragic loss of their only son. With Mary's help, John defeats the gang, which propels him to political power that, over the years, gradually erodes the once-happy marriage.
Who’s in it. Secrets stars Mary Pickford as Mary Marlowe / Mary Carlton, Leslie Howard as John Carlton, C. Aubrey Smith as William Marlowe and Blanche Friderici as Martha Marlowe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Secrets has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Secrets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Secrets tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Secrets (1933)?
- In US, Secrets is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Secrets worth watching?
- Secrets holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Secrets?
- Secrets stars Mary Pickford, Leslie Howard, C. Aubrey Smith, Blanche Friderici and Doris Lloyd.
- When was Secrets released?
- Secrets was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.