Barriers Burned Away
“The O'Leary's and their famous cow, "The Halstead Street Terror," "Peg-Leg" Sullivan and other fascinating characters.”
Synopsis
In 1871, a Chicago undercover detective gets a job as a porter in a disreputable saloon to get information on a stolen painting, which he believes will be fenced there by thieves. He soon falls in love with the saloon owner's daughter, who believes him to be just a porter. Soon his undercover work puts him and the girl in danger, from both the criminals who stole the painting and the infamous Chicago Fire of 1871.
Top Cast
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Mabel Ballin
Christine Randolph
Eric Mayne
Mark Randolph
Frank Mayo
Wayne Morgan
Wanda Hawley
Molly Winthrop
Wally Van
Gale Winthrop
Arline Pretty
Mildred McCormick
Lawson Butt
Earl of Tarnsey
Tom Santschi
Hon. Bill Cronk
Harry T. Morey
Howard Mellon
James Pier Mason
Slim Edwards
J.P. Lockney
Patrick Leary
William V. Mong
Peg-Leg Sullivan
Pat Harmon
Halstead Street Terror
Frankie Mann
Kitty
Mrs. Charles Craig
Mrs. Leary
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 4, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- Leah Baird
- Original Title
- Barriers Burned Away
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Encore Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
Leah Baird, Edward Payson Roe
André Barlatier
Department Leadership Roster
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
Leah Baird
Screenplay
André Barlatier
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barriers Burned Away
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barriers Burned Away about?
In 1871, a Chicago undercover detective gets a job as a porter in a disreputable saloon to get information on a stolen painting, which he believes will be fenced there by thieves. He soon falls in love with the saloon owner's daughter, who believes him to be just a porter. Soon his undercover work puts him and the girl in danger, from both the criminals who stole the painting and the infamous Chicago Fire of 1871.
Who directed Barriers Burned Away?
Barriers Burned Away was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in Barriers Burned Away?
The principal cast of Barriers Burned Away includes Mabel Ballin, Eric Mayne, Frank Mayo, Wanda Hawley, Wally Van.
When was Barriers Burned Away released and how long is it?
Barriers Burned Away was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Barriers Burned Away based on a book or true story?
Barriers Burned Away is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edward Payson Roe".