What is the plot of Private Information?

A small-town drama about one woman's fight against corruption to protect her community

What are the key story phases in Private Information?

The story of Private Information progresses through these phases: The Hidden Danger, Gathering Courage, Truth Revealed.

Name: Private Information
Genre: drama
Released: 1952
Rating: 6.5

Charlotte discovers substandard construction in her town's drainage system, suspecting corruption among local officials.

Suspicious Construction — Charlotte notices substandard drainage construction Characters: Mrs. Charlotte Carson, Hugh Carson Location: Town neighborhoods
Material Investigation — Documents inadequate materials and workmanship Characters: Mrs. Charlotte Carson Location: Construction sites

Charlotte collects evidence while facing family opposition and growing personal risk.

Council Luxury — Observes council members' unexplained wealth Characters: Mrs. Charlotte Carson, George Carson Location: Town center
Family Conflict — Disagreement over exposing corruption Characters: Mrs. Charlotte Carson, Hugh Carson, Georgie Carson Location: Home
Evidence Gathering — Compares construction to official standards Characters: Mrs. Charlotte Carson, Alex Hartman Location: Town library

Charlotte confronts corruption directly, exposing the truth and saving her community from potential disaster.

Confrontation with Mayor — Direct confrontation with corrupt brother-in-law Characters: Mrs. Charlotte Carson, George Carson, Dolly Carson Location: Mayor's office
Community Meeting — Presents findings to concerned citizens Characters: Mrs. Charlotte Carson, Hugh Carson, Georgie Carson, Alex Hartman, Herbert J. Freemantle, Iris Freemantle Location: Town hall
Exposure of Corruption — Public exposure of corruption scheme Characters: Mrs. Charlotte Carson, George Carson, Joseph P. Forrester Location: Council chambers
Resolution — Community saved, family reconciled Characters: Mrs. Charlotte Carson, Hugh Carson, Georgie Carson, Alex Hartman Location: Home

Discovery of Corruption — Charlotte uncovers substandard construction and suspicious council behavior
- Suspicious Construction — Noticing inadequate drainage systems
- Material Investigation — Documenting substandard materials
- Council Wealth — Observing unexplained luxury purchases
Personal Conflict — Charlotte struggles with family and personal risks
- Family Disagreement — Hugh opposes exposing corruption
- Personal Risk — Facing potential retaliation
- Moral Dilemma — Choosing between safety and truth
Exposure and Resolution — Confronting corruption and saving the community
- Evidence Gathering — Building case against corrupt officials
- Public Confrontation — Exposing truth at council meeting
- Community Impact — Town saved, corruption ended

A woman suspects that the local council is corrupt and building defective drains that could cause public health issues.