The Secret of Eve

On a quiet doorstep, a Romani woman named Hagar leaves behind a newborn girl she cannot care for, hoping the child will find a steadier life. The baby Eve is taken in by a gentle Quaker family, the Fothergills, who provide warmth and steady routine. As Eve grows, she becomes part of a home defined by restraint, kindness, and simple honesty. The outside world whispers about her mysterious origins, but her upbringing among the Fothergills shapes her sense of right and wrong. The film follows her early years as she learns to steer the moral compass handed down by her foster family. Viewers are invited to weigh mercy against necessity as the family's beliefs shape Eve's early sense of duty.

Released in 1917, The Secret of Eve was directed by Perry N. Vekroff with a story by Aaron Hoffman. Olga Petrova stars as Eve in this silent drama rooted in a story about family and belonging. Its release drew audiences to small town theaters.

Box office data for this 1917 feature is not readily available, a common situation for many silent era productions. As a result, there are no reliable worldwide revenue figures to cite and distribution details remain unclear.

No major awards or nominations are documented for The Secret of Eve. The film sits in the early silent era where industry awards were sparse, with Olga Petrova known for stage work rather than award wins. The lack of accolades is typical for its time and for silent era productions.

Critical notes about this title are scarce, but the premise centers on motherhood, displacement, and the pull between a modest foster family and a background of mystery. The drama relies on quiet moral tests and the social climate of early 20th century America to shape Eve's character for today's audiences.