The Family Secret (1924) - Unveiling the Hidden Past of Silent Cinema's Beloved Starlet Baby Peggy

In 1924, silent cinema was at its height, with audiences flocking to local picture houses to catch the latest releases from Hollywood's top studios. Amidst this sea of silver screen splendor stood a relatively unknown starlet named Baby Peggy - but her name would soon become synonymous with early film history.

The Family Secret (1924) is widely regarded as one of Baby Peggy's finest feature films, and for good reason. Directed by the talented William A. Seiter, who would go on to helm numerous classic silents throughout his illustrious career, this drama tells a gripping tale of love, deception, and family secrets.

At its core, The Family Secret is a story about Garry Holms (played by Baby Peggy), a young woman whose life is turned upside down when her long-lost husband suddenly reappears from nowhere. But there's more to their relationship than meets the eye - as it turns out, Garry has been keeping some very important information hidden behind closed doors.

Joining Baby Peggy in this gripping drama are an impressive cast of silent cinema veterans, including Gladys Hulette (known for her roles opposite stars such as Lon Chaney), Frank Currier (who would later appear alongside Clark Gable and Carole Lombard) Edward Earle (a regular fixture on 1920s-30s film sets) Martin Turner.

This brand-new restoration of The Family Secret has been lovingly restored from original archival materials by the Library of Congress, ensuring that Baby Peggy's starry performance shines brighter than ever before. The transfer itself is nothing short of breathtaking - with crystal-clear picture quality and pristine sound that will transport viewers back to a simpler era when silent cinema ruled supreme.

But this DVD release doesn't stop at just one classic film! Also included are two rare, previously unreleased Baby Peggy shorts, each showcasing the young starlet's infectious charm and comedic talents. Completing this must-have collection are two newsreels featuring Baby Peggy in her early days as a Hollywood sensation - providing an invaluable insight into life behind-the-scenes during silent cinema's golden age.

So why not step back in time with The Family Secret (1924)? With its gripping storyline, outstanding performances from some of the era's biggest names and stunning archival footage galore, this rare DVD release is sure to captivate fans of classic film alike!

Technical Details:

- Aspect Ratio: 16:9

- Audio Codecs: Mono PCM

- Region: NTSC ALL REGION NTSC USA CANADA UK FRANCE GERMANY ITALY SPAIN PORTUGAL AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND IRELAND DENMARK NORWAY FINLAND SOUTHEAST ASIA AUSTRALasia NEW ZEaland

- Disc Format: DVD9 Layered 8-layer

- Total Runtime: 136 min (approx.)

- Language(s): English (Optional)

- Subtitles: None

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