The Broken Gate
Synopsis
In the small farming community of Spring Valley, young Aurora Lane has caused a scandal by bearing a son by townsman Lucius Henderson, who refuses to marry her or even admit that he's the father. Shunned as a "sinful" woman by most of the town, she turns over her son, Don, to be raised by Miss Julia, the town librarian, who tells the boy that she's his "aunt". Don grows up and goes to college, and when he comes back home the town gossips begin a rumor-mongering campaign. When the town policeman tries to drive Aurora out of town he is found murdered, and Don is arrested for the crime.
Top Cast
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Dorothy Phillips
Aurora Lane
William Collier Jr.
Don Lane
Jean Arthur
Ruth Hale
Phillips Smalley
Judge Lucius Henderson
Florence Turner
Miss Julia
Gibson Gowland
Ephraim Adamson
Charles A. Post
Johnny Adamson
Caroline Rankin
Mrs. Ephraim Adamson
Vera Lewis
Invalid
Jack McDonald
Sheriff Dan Cummins
Charles Thurston
Constable Joe Tarbush
Adele Watson
Gossip
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James C. McKay
- Screenplay & Story
- Emerson Hough, Jack Natteford
- Original Title
- The Broken Gate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Tiffany Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James C. McKay
Emerson Hough, Jack Natteford
Department Leadership Roster
James C. McKay
Director
Jack Natteford
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Broken Gate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Broken Gate about?
In the small farming community of Spring Valley, young Aurora Lane has caused a scandal by bearing a son by townsman Lucius Henderson, who refuses to marry her or even admit that he's the father. Shunned as a "sinful" woman by most of the town, she turns over her son, Don, to be raised by Miss Julia, the town librarian, who tells the boy that she's his "aunt". Don grows up and goes to college, and when he comes back home the town gossips begin a rumor-mongering campaign. When the town policeman tries to drive Aurora out of town he is found murdered, and Don is arrested for the crime.
Who directed The Broken Gate?
The Broken Gate was directed by James C. McKay.
Who stars in The Broken Gate?
The principal cast of The Broken Gate includes Dorothy Phillips, William Collier Jr., Jean Arthur, Phillips Smalley, Florence Turner.
When was The Broken Gate released and how long is it?
The Broken Gate was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Broken Gate based on a book or true story?
The Broken Gate is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Emerson Hough".