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Secrets
The struggle of Parni, a single mother who dreams of having a better life with her daughter, Riska, is threatened with being torn apart by a dark and violent past.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy young woman falls for a charming but impoverished artist, despite her family's disapproval and the presence of a manipulative former lover. As their relationship deepens, secrets from the past and present threaten to tear them apart, leading to a dramatic confrontation.
Critical Reception
Secrets was a modest success, appreciated for its dramatic performances and melodramatic plot, though some critics found its narrative somewhat predictable. It offered a typical example of pre-Code Hollywood's blend of romance and intrigue.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its romantic drama and engaging performances.
Noted for its pre-Code intensity and suspenseful elements.
Considered a well-crafted but somewhat conventional melodrama.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available for this early film.
Fun Fact
The film was based on a 1922 stage play of the same name by Lawrence E. Lawrie.
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