The Secret Storm 

Family secrets and hidden passions are the hallmarks of this dark, moody serial. Set in the fictional community of Woodbridge, New York, The Secret Storm tells the story of the ... See full summary »

Stars:

Keith Charles, Jordan Charney, Joan Crawford

1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Keith Charles	...	Nick Kane 5 episodes, 1968
Jordan Charney	...	Julian Dark 5 episodes, 1968
Joan Crawford	...	Joan Borman Kane 5 episodes, 1968
Audrey Johnston	...	Jill Stevens Clayborn 5 episodes, 1968
Ken Kercheval	...	Archie Borman 5 episodes, 1968
Julie Mannix	...	Wendy Porter) 5 episodes, 1968
Terry O'Sullivan	...	Judge Sam Stevens 5 episodes, 1968
Billy Stamatakis	...	Tommy 5 episodes, 1968
Larry Weber	...	Peter Ames 5 episodes, 1968
Lesley Woods	...	Evelyn Dark 5 episodes, 1968
Marya Zimmet	...	Robin Clemens 5 episodes, 1968

Storyline

Family secrets and hidden passions are the hallmarks of this dark, moody serial. Set in the fictional community of Woodbridge, New York, The Secret Storm tells the story of the long-suffering Ames family and their seemingly endless domestic tragedies.

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Plot Keywords:

soap opera | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 February 1954 (USA)

Filming Locations:

CBS Broadcast Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

CBS, Roy Windsor Productions for American Home Products Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

15 min (1954-1962) 30 min (1962-1974)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White (1954-1967) Color (1967-1974)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The character of Joan Borman Kane was played by Christina Crawford from 1968 to 1969. She was the adopted daughter of movie legend Joan Crawford. In 1968, Christina suffered an ovarian tumor that required hospitalization, causing her to be absent from the show for a several week period. During that time, her mother Joan Crawford played the role, despite that fact that Joan was 63 and the Joan Borman Kane character was 28. Christina Crawford wrote in her book "Mommie Dearest" that when she watched her mother's scenes on the telecast, it was obvious to her that her mother had been drinking during the taping. Joan Crawford's appearance was a ratings bonanza for the show. Christina was upset about Joan's replacing her on the show. Shortly thereafter, the character of Joan Borman Kane was written out of the series.

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Connections

Referenced in All in the Family: Archie in the Lock-Up (1971)

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