Barriers of the Law
Synopsis
When a woman who belongs to a bootlegging gang asks the gang for help when her father is arrested, they refuse. She quits the gang, but the gang's leader locks her up in a brothel. She escapes and hides in the apartment of a man who turns out to be the chief of the government agents pursuing her gang. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.P. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- William Berke, Travers Vale
- Original Title
- Barriers of the Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Independent Pictures (I)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.P. McGowan
William Berke, Travers Vale
Walter L. Griffin
Department Leadership Roster
J.P. McGowan
Director
William Berke
Writer
Walter L. Griffin
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barriers of the Law
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What is Barriers of the Law about?
When a woman who belongs to a bootlegging gang asks the gang for help when her father is arrested, they refuse. She quits the gang, but the gang's leader locks her up in a brothel. She escapes and hides in the apartment of a man who turns out to be the chief of the government agents pursuing her gang. Complications ensue.
Who directed Barriers of the Law?
Barriers of the Law was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who stars in Barriers of the Law?
The principal cast of Barriers of the Law includes J.P. McGowan, Helen Holmes, William Desmond, Albert J. Smith, Marguerite Clayton.
When was Barriers of the Law released and how long is it?
Barriers of the Law was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 50m.