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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.
In 1860s England, a wealthy young woman defies her family to marry the man she loves, a poor stable boy. The couple elopes and lives in isolation for many years, facing hardships and poverty. Their story is revealed in flashbacks when their granddaughter, in the present day, seeks to understand her family's past and the sacrifices made for love.
Released late in Mary Pickford's career, 'Secrets' received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its emotional depth and Pickford's performance, while others found the narrative melodramatic and dated. It was not a significant box office success.
Praised for Mary Pickford's committed performance.
Some found the story to be overly sentimental.
The film's pacing and dramatic elements were divisive.
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This was one of Mary Pickford's final films before her retirement from acting in 1933. She was known as 'America's Sweetheart' and was a co-founder of United Artists.
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It's a little bit of a shame that this proved to be Mary Pickford's last role. It's all just a bit of a melodrama in which she doesn't really get much of a chance to shine. Born of a wealthy family "Mary" falls in love with her father's ass...