The Secret of Convict Lake

(1951)Directed by Michael Gordon83 minWestern
6 women at the mercy of the west's most dangerous outlaws !

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.

Glenn Fordas Jim Canfield
Gene Tierneyas Marcia Stoddard
Zachary Scottas Johnny Greer
Ann Dvorakas Rachel Schaeffer
Cyril Cusackas Edward "Limey" Cockerell
Richard Hyltonas Clyde Maxwell
Barbara Batesas Barbara Purcell
Helen Westcottas Susan Haggerty
Jeanette Nolanas Harriet Purcell
Ruth Donnellyas Mary Fancher
Harry Carteras Rudy Schaeffer
MCMary Carrollas Millie Gower (uncredited)
Charles Flynnas Steve Gower (uncredited)
Raymond Greenleafas Tom Fancher (uncredited)
Jack Lambertas Matt Anderson (uncredited)
William F. Leicesteras Luke Haggerty (uncredited)
Tom Londonas Jerry - Posse Member (uncredited)
Dale Robertsonas Narrator (Voice) (uncredited)
Houseley Stevensonas Samuel 'Pawnee Sam' Barlow (uncredited)
BSBernard Szoldas Bartender (uncredited)
Ray Tealas Sheriff Cromwell (uncredited)
Max Wagneras Jack Purcell (uncredited)
FBForrest Burnsas Minor Role (uncredited)