The Barrier
Synopsis
When a cruel sea-captain named Bennett murders the mother of his child, the little girl is rescued and raised by Gale, a storekeeper. Years later, when the girl Necia has grown to womanhood, Bennett shows up in her Alaskan village, determined to have his vengeance on Gale and to retrieve Necia by force.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Rex Beach, Adrian Gil-Spear
- Original Title
- The Barrier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Rex Beach Pictures Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar Lewis
Rex Beach, Adrian Gil-Spear
Edward Earle
Paul F. Maschke
Department Leadership Roster
Edgar Lewis
Director
Adrian Gil-Spear
Writer
Edward Earle
Director of Photography
Paul F. Maschke
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Barrier
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What is The Barrier about?
When a cruel sea-captain named Bennett murders the mother of his child, the little girl is rescued and raised by Gale, a storekeeper. Years later, when the girl Necia has grown to womanhood, Bennett shows up in her Alaskan village, determined to have his vengeance on Gale and to retrieve Necia by force.
Who directed The Barrier?
The Barrier was directed by Edgar Lewis.
Who stars in The Barrier?
The principal cast of The Barrier includes Mabel Julienne Scott, Russell Simpson, Howard Hall, Victor Sutherland, Mitchell Lewis.
When was The Barrier released and how long is it?
The Barrier was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Is The Barrier based on a book or true story?
The Barrier is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rex Beach".