Barriers of Society
Synopsis
When penniless Westie Phillips briefly meets wealthy Martha Gorham, he falls in love, but Martha forgets the encounter. Harry Arnold, courting Martha, invites her out sailing and arranges to have the yacht wrecked near an uncharted island so that he can be alone with her until rescuers arrive. Meanwhile, without knowing Martha is on board, Westie secures a position on the yacht.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd B. Carleton
- Screenplay & Story
- Clarke Irvine, Fred Myton
- Original Title
- Barriers of Society
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Red Feather Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd B. Carleton
Clarke Irvine, Fred Myton
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd B. Carleton
Director
Fred Myton
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barriers of Society
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What is Barriers of Society about?
When penniless Westie Phillips briefly meets wealthy Martha Gorham, he falls in love, but Martha forgets the encounter. Harry Arnold, courting Martha, invites her out sailing and arranges to have the yacht wrecked near an uncharted island so that he can be alone with her until rescuers arrive. Meanwhile, without knowing Martha is on board, Westie secures a position on the yacht.
Who directed Barriers of Society?
Barriers of Society was directed by Lloyd B. Carleton.
Who stars in Barriers of Society?
The principal cast of Barriers of Society includes Dorothy Davenport, Emory Johnson, Richard Morris, Fred Montague, Alfred Allen.
When was Barriers of Society released and how long is it?
Barriers of Society was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barriers of Society?
Barriers of Society holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).