Forbidden Paths
“The Eternal Triangle-Japanese Truism, Appealing Romance, Desperate Sacrifice- All Make a Memorable Masterpiece for Hayakawa and His Star Cast”
Synopsis
Sato (Sessue Hayakawa) faithfully works for importer James Thornton (James Neill). When the old man dies, he leaves his daughter Mildred (Vivian Martin) in Sato's care. Sato loves the girl, but as he is Japanese he cannot hope to ever marry her (at least not in the racially prejudiced era of the early 1900s). Besides, Mildred loves Harry Maxwell (Tom Forman), who was raised alongside her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 12, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Thornby
- Screenplay & Story
- Beatrice DeMille, Leighton Osmun, Eve Unsell
- Original Title
- Forbidden Paths
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Thornby
Beatrice DeMille, Leighton Osmun, Eve Unsell
Department Leadership Roster
Beatrice DeMille
Writer
Leighton Osmun
Writer
Robert Thornby
Director
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 Forbidden Paths
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Forbidden Paths about?
Sato (Sessue Hayakawa) faithfully works for importer James Thornton (James Neill). When the old man dies, he leaves his daughter Mildred (Vivian Martin) in Sato's care. Sato loves the girl, but as he is Japanese he cannot hope to ever marry her (at least not in the racially prejudiced era of the early 1900s). Besides, Mildred loves Harry Maxwell (Tom Forman), who was raised alongside her.
Who directed Forbidden Paths?
Forbidden Paths was directed by Robert Thornby.
Who stars in Forbidden Paths?
The principal cast of Forbidden Paths includes Sessue Hayakawa, Vivian Martin, Tom Forman, Carmen Phillips, James Neill.
When was Forbidden Paths released and how long is it?
Forbidden Paths was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Forbidden Paths?
Forbidden Paths holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).