The Family Secret

Lee J Cobb (Sirocco) and John Derek (Knock on Any Door) star in The Family Secret, a classic film noir set in the legal world.Law student David (Derek) kills his best friend in self-defence, confessing to his father (Cobb), a criminal lawyer, who advises him to go to the police. His mother, however, tells him to keep quiet, and his moral dilemma deepens further when an innocent man is accused of the killing, potentially facing the death penalty.Produced by Humphrey Bogart's Santana Pictures, and directed by Henry Levin (Convicted), The Family Secret is a riveting exploration of guilt and family tensions.High Definition remasterOriginal mono audioAudio commentary with professor and film scholar Jason A Ney (2022)The Negro Sailor (1945, 27 mins): WWII documentary short film, directed by Henry Levin and conceived as a recruitment tool for the United States NavyThe Big Moment (1954, 26 mins): short film produced by the United Jewish Appeal, starring John DerekImage gallery: promotional and publicity materialNew and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing