The Secret Man (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1917, The Secret Man is a western film directed by John Ford, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Secret Man stars Harry Carey as Cheyenne Harry, J. Morris Foster as Harry Beauford, Elizabeth Janes as Elizabeth and Vester Pegg as Bill, the Sheriff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Secret Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Secret Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Secret Man tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Secret Man (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Secret Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Secret Man worth watching?
- The Secret Man holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Secret Man?
- The Secret Man stars Harry Carey, J. Morris Foster, Elizabeth Janes, Vester Pegg and Elizabeth Sterling.
- When was The Secret Man released?
- The Secret Man was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.