The secret of convict lake 1951 was a movie id never heard of before i acquired it. This film is full of action, very good music and scenery. Strong film, especially for fans of glenn ford andor gene tierney. The film was broken into seven episodes, with some scenes possibly being refilmed. The immediate surroundings were renamed accordingly convict creek, convict lake and mount morrison, after a slain member of the posse that ambushed the inmates. It stars glenn ford, gene tierney, ethel barrymore, zachary scott, ann dvorak, barbara bates, cyril cusack, richard hylton, helen westcott, and jeanette nolan. While most of the crew are ruthless sociopaths, jim canfield glenn ford is an innocent man who was jailed under false pretenses. Sep 09, 2011 the secret of convict lake is a depressing affair. I have heard all the stories on convict lake, to even reading the books on the location and its history. Yesterday i was checking the days schedule for the fox movie channel and i came across the listing for the the secret of convict lake 1951 at 10.
It was directed by michael gordon and produced by frank p. Much goes on in this strange film that was anything but common in early fifties westerns that proliferated screens in. It was released by rko in november of 1952, a full four years after dwan shot it. The majority of the convicts were recaptured or killed, but some of them reached the area of monte diablo lake in mono county, ca, which was renamed convict lake after a gun battle between the convicts and a posse claimed several lives. A free airport shuttle service, free parking and free wifi is provided.
The secret of convict lake fox, 1951 jeff arnolds west. The secret of convict lake 1951 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. So you have these three fantastic actorsford and tierney even muster enough chemistry to accomplish their ludicrous romanceand an otherwise lousy western. The secret of convict lake is a 1951 american blackandwhite western film starring glenn ford and gene tierney. The secret of convict lake 1951 michael gordon, glenn ford. Dec 29, 2015 the secret of convict lake 1951 glenn ford, gene tierney, ethel barrymore. Convict lake is known for its fishing, including rainbow trout, german brown trout, and a species of sucker fish. When canfield and his fellow fugitives reach an isolated farming settlement where the men are all away, it creates tension with the local women. The secret of convict lake 1951 cast and crew moviefone. Aug 03, 2015 its this film that most reminds me of the plot elements from convict lake.
When sheriff bramwell arrives, granny lets him believe that the five graves belong to the five convicts, and not even rachel speaks against canfield. He leads them to the small farming community home of the man who not only framed him, but committed the crime. The secret of convict lake 1951 michael gordon, glenn. After secret of convict lake 1951, dvorak quit film work. Due to the high demand of fishing in the lake and stream, the lake is stocked once a week during the summer with rainbow trout, supplied by nearby hatcheries. Watch the secret of convict lake online stream full. Featuring a restaurant, this convict lake resort offers cottages with exposed wood ceilings and a mountain view. Having seen it now, i have no regrets about this particular purchase and its a film i can see myself revisiting. The secret of convict lake 1951 full movie youtube. The biggest fish caught in convict lake was a 19 1. Convict lake campground is located along convict creek a short distance downstream from convict lake. Convict lake is about 10 minutes south of mammoth lakes off hwy. The secret of convict lake 1951 movies, tv, celebs, and more.
Jan 20, 2017 the secret of convict lake 1951 full movie. The large peaks above the lake were renamed after the fallen posse members and the lake itself became known as convict. The secret of convict lake 1951 dvd glenn ford gene. Whether you want to cast a line or row about the lake, you have plenty of ways to soak up the california sunshine here. So yeah, it might well be a film that was never completed. The secret of convict lake 1951 directed by michael gordon. She was a remarkable talent and the best of the barrymores. In 1871 a convict escapes, with other prisoners, to kill the man that framed him, but.
In honor of the lakes history, convict lake resort holds two annual fishing derbies. In 1871 a convict escapes, with other prisoners, to kill the man that framed him, but has second thoughts after meeting the mans. I knew it was glenn ford and gene tierney, but ethel barrymores in it too. Later, canfield and marcia strike out on their own, and the lake is renamed convict lake. After a group of convicts escapes from prison, they take refuge in the wilderness. It stars glenn ford, gene tierney, ethel barrymore, zachary scott, ann dvorak, barbara bates, cyril cusack, richard hylton, helen westcott, and. Watch the secret of convict lake online stream full movie. The secret of convict lake 1951 western film noir glenn ford, gene tierney 720p hd. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If there are others like it, i cant think of them offhand.
Yesterday i was checking the days schedule for the fox movie channel and i. Oct 10, 20 today, the site of that gun battleinspiration for the 1951 film the secret of convict lake and long part of local lore hereis serene as can be. Ronald regan narrated the black and white film in 1951 before he became president of the usa. It was shown in february 1957 on the mickey mouse clubs second season as the secret of mystery lake. The following is the synopsis for the original film mystery lake as. The secret of convict lake 1951 brian camps film and anime blog. The secret of convict lake 1951 western film noir glenn. He tells us that this is a true story that occurred in 1871. Then, the picture fell victim to the typical rkohoward hughes weirdness. The secret of convict lake 1951 glenn ford, gene tierney, ethel barrymore. According to a january 14, 1952 hollywood reporter news item, the secret of convict lake was nominated for the edgar allan poe memorial award for the best mystery picture of 1951 by the mystery writers of america. The secret of convict lake has a good plot, suspense, and a good cast.
Now where wuz i o yeah the 50s the 50s is often referred as the golden age of westerns as they were popular and plentiful at that time may they return again. Feb 24, 2016 subscribe for more western full movies. The secret of convict lake is directed by michael gordon and collectively written by anna hunger, jack pollexfen, oscar saul and victor trivas. Offering mountain views, convict lake resort comes with a fully equipped kitchen in each accommodations with bbq facilities. The lake is part of the sherwin range of the sierra nevada mountains in california. The secret of convict lake 1951 one of the joys of collecting and watching movies is that, from time to time, you chance upon a little neglected gem.
The film is loosely based on the escape of twentynine prisoners from a nevada prison on 17 sep 1871. Visitors to the campground enjoy fishing for trout on convict creek and in the 170acre lake. The secret of convict lake 1951 in the good old days. Convict is a nowake lake, permitting electric motors only of 6 hp or less and limiting speeds to 10 mph or less. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Sep, 2011 because the books title is convict lake the true account of the convict lake rescue, and the word true is in the title, and i personally found discrepancies within the book, it would of benefitted the author to perhaps contact a few more of the other people that were actually there at the time of the rescue. There were a few scenes i could have done without but nonetheless it was very solid. It is known for its turquoiseblue water, the dramatic mountains including mount morrison that surround it, the trout fishing it affords, and its unusual history. Today, the site of that gun battle inspiration for the 1951 film the secret of convict lake and long part of local lore here is serene as can be. Glenn ford gene tierney ethel barrymore 1951 in 1871, a group of escaped convicts. The secret of convict lake 1951 glenn ford, gene tierney. Gene tierney and glenn ford in the secret of convict lake 1951 the. When i first saw foxs 1951 western the secret of convict lake i was.
Convict lake is a lake located in mono county, california, united states, situated in the sherwin range of the sierra nevada mountains. To sum it up, the secret of convict lake is an entertaining hollywood melodrama with a unique setting and a dramatic situation of a type that seems fairly unusual to me. Town matriarch ethel barrymore seems to know where it is, but she aint talkin. Buy the secret of convict lake from amazons movies store. Anyway, i thought id give it a go for a number of reasons. Sure, there are the disappointments too but thats more than balanced out by the buzz of seeing something previously unknown for the first time and liking it. Glenn ford, gene tierney, ethel barrymore, and zachary scott. While most of the crew are ruthless sociopaths, jim canfield is an innocent man who was jailed under false pretenses. On the riviera 1951 the secret of convict lake 1951 close to my heart 1951 way of a gaucho 1952 plymouth adventure 1952 never let me go 1953 personal affair 1953. And even though westerns are relatively inexpensive as film making goes it still takes a few bucks to make a movie. Fortunately we are seeing a tv miniseries or two to hold us over. When they enter a snowbound california village, they find that all the men have left to prospect for silver.
The secret of convict lake 1951 michael gordon, glenn ford, gene tierney, ethel barrymore, western july 29, 2017 jim canfield, convicted of a crime he did not commit, escapes a nevada prison with several hardened criminals. The secret of convict lake 1951 michael gordon synopsis. The secret of convict lake 1951 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors. Jack lambert as matt, one of the fugitives uncredited. Glenn ford plays a convict who breaks out of a 19th century nevada prison in the company of several less handsome inmates. See the full list of the secret of convict lake cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Today, the site of that gun battleinspiration for the 1951 film the secret of convict lake and long part of local lore hereis serene as can be. Its stocked weekly with rainbow trout, and nearby convict lake resort offers fishing classes and guided fishing trips. In this classic adventure film, two roughandtumble wanderers, dobbs humphrey bogart and curtin tim holt, meet up with a veteran prospector, howard. Its this film that most reminds me of the plot elements from convict lake. The following is the synopsis for the original film mystery lake as included with the movies press kit.
Convict lake resort, a year round gateway to the eastern sierra, is a unique family human and fury. The secret of convict lake 1951, michael gordon the. The onscreen description sounded really intriguing. Boetticher shows his special touch when there is a shootout with plenty of strategy involved. Fishing is the most popular thing to do at convict lake. The secret of convict lake trailer 1951 video detective. After a group of convicts escapes from prison, they take refuge in the. Because the books title is convict lake the true account of the convict lake rescue, and the word true is in the title, and i personally found discrepancies within the book, it would of benefitted the author to perhaps contact a few more of the other people that were actually there at.