The Family Secret | 1924 | Drama

Title: The Family Secret | 1924 | Drama Director: William A. Seiter Studio: Paramount Pictures Starring: Baby Peggy, Gladys Hulette, Robert Ellis, Edward Connelly, Virginia True Boardman Based on: Original story by Marion Fairfax Release Date: June 22 1924 Runtime: Approximately 70 minutes Format: Silent black and white Country: United States Language: Silent with English intertitles Genres: Drama --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction of the troubled family 00:15:00 The hidden past 00:30:00 The child at the center 00:45:00 Confrontation and revelation 01:00:00 Resolution --- Summary: The Family Secret is a 1924 silent drama centered on a family burdened by a hidden past that threatens their stability and future. When a long-buried secret resurfaces, the lives of parents and child alike are thrown into emotional turmoil, forcing them to confront guilt, loyalty, and forgiveness. Through intimate domestic scenes and moral conflict, the film explores how personal history shapes relationships and how truth, once revealed, can both destroy and heal. --- Background: Directed by William A. Seiter for Paramount Pictures, The Family Secret was part of a cycle of 1920s domestic melodramas that focused on moral dilemmas within ordinary households. Baby Peggy, one of the era’s most popular child stars, was featured prominently in the film. --- Trivia: Baby Peggy was one of the highest-paid child stars of the silent era. The film belongs to a group of 1920s family-centered dramas popular with audiences of the time. William A. Seiter later became known for directing both comedies and dramatic features. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: June 22 1924 Original Studio / Distributor: Paramount Pictures Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #TheFamilySecret #1924Film #SilentFilm #Drama #BabyPeggy #ClassicCinema #PublicDomain