The Barrier
Synopsis
Gale, a store owner, lives in an Alaskan village with his grown ward, Necia, whom he had rescued years before from her murderer father, Captain Bennett. Now Bennett, disguised as Ben Stark, has arrived in the village seeking vengeance and his daughter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Schubert
- Original Title
- The Barrier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Harry Sherman Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
Bernard Schubert, Rex Beach
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Lesley Selander
Director
Bernard Schubert
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Barrier
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What is The Barrier about?
Gale, a store owner, lives in an Alaskan village with his grown ward, Necia, whom he had rescued years before from her murderer father, Captain Bennett. Now Bennett, disguised as Ben Stark, has arrived in the village seeking vengeance and his daughter.
Who directed The Barrier?
The Barrier was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in The Barrier?
The principal cast of The Barrier includes Leo Carrillo, Jean Parker, James Ellison, Otto Kruger, J.M. Kerrigan.
When was The Barrier released and how long is it?
The Barrier was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is The Barrier based on a book or true story?
The Barrier is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rex Beach".