Movie Description

The Secret of Convict Lake

(1951)

Overview

After a group of convicts escapes from prison, they take refuge in the wilderness. While most of the crew are ruthless sociopaths, Jim Canfield is an innocent man who was jailed under false pretenses. When Canfield and his fellow fugitives reach an isolated farming settlement where the men are all away, it creates tension with the local women. Things get direr when rumors of hidden money arise, and Canfield discovers that the man who framed him is part of the community.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Secret of Convict Lake

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1951-07-29

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 23m

Production Companies20th Century Fox

Genres

  • Western