Smashing Barriers
Synopsis
When sawmill owner Helen Cole is kidnapped by bandits, it falls on lumberjack Dan Stevens to rescue her, but "Wirenail" Hedges is not willing to give up without a fight. Originally a fifteen-episode serial, all that is known to survive of "Smashing Barriers" today is this single reel abridgment created for the home movie market in 1932.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Duncan
- Screenplay & Story
- R. Cecil Smith, C. Graham Baker, Cyrus Townsend Brady, Albert E. Smith
- Original Title
- Smashing Barriers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Duncan
R. Cecil Smith, C. Graham Baker, Cyrus Townsend Brady, Albert E. Smith
William Duncan
Department Leadership Roster
William Duncan
Producer
William Duncan
Director
R. Cecil Smith
Writer
C. Graham Baker
Writer
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What is Smashing Barriers about?
When sawmill owner Helen Cole is kidnapped by bandits, it falls on lumberjack Dan Stevens to rescue her, but "Wirenail" Hedges is not willing to give up without a fight. Originally a fifteen-episode serial, all that is known to survive of "Smashing Barriers" today is this single reel abridgment created for the home movie market in 1932.
Who directed Smashing Barriers?
Smashing Barriers was directed by William Duncan.
Who stars in Smashing Barriers?
The principal cast of Smashing Barriers includes William Duncan, Edith Johnson, Joe Ryan.
When was Smashing Barriers released and how long is it?
Smashing Barriers was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 10m.