Movie Description

The Well

(1951)

Overview

In a racially mixed American town, a five-year-old black girl falls unnoticed into a hidden, forgotten well on her way to school. Having nothing better to go on, the police follow up a report that the child was seen with a white stranger, and rumors run wild. Before hapless, innocent Claude Packard is even found, popular hysteria has him tried and convicted. But is he guilty?

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Well

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1951-09-24

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 26m

Production CompaniesHarry Popkin Productions,Cardinal Pictures

Genres

  • Drama