

The Family Secret(1951)
One mad raging moment behind the roadhouse...and a lifetime of regret!
When his son accidentally kills someone, a lawyer must defend the man wrongly charged with the murder.
Movie: The Family Secret
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George Redman

The Family Secret
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When his son accidentally kills someone, a lawyer must defend the man wrongly charged with the murder.
Release Date
1951-10-21
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5.7
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One mad raging moment behind the roadhouse...and a lifetime of regret!
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