The Barricade
Synopsis
Debutante Hope Merrill returns home one day to find her financier father Amos Merrill on the verge of committing suicide. Rather than reveal the truth -- that he has misappropriated funds from his own company -- Merrill claims that he has been ruined by young John Cook, Hope's sweetheart.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin Carewe
- Screenplay & Story
- June Mathis, Hamilton Smith
- Original Title
- The Barricade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Rolfe Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin Carewe
June Mathis, Hamilton Smith
Department Leadership Roster
June Mathis
Writer
Edwin Carewe
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Barricade
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What is The Barricade about?
Debutante Hope Merrill returns home one day to find her financier father Amos Merrill on the verge of committing suicide. Rather than reveal the truth -- that he has misappropriated funds from his own company -- Merrill claims that he has been ruined by young John Cook, Hope's sweetheart.
Who directed The Barricade?
The Barricade was directed by Edwin Carewe.
Who stars in The Barricade?
The principal cast of The Barricade includes Mabel Taliaferro, Frank Currier, Clifford Bruce, Robert Rendel, Lorna Volare.
When was The Barricade released and how long is it?
The Barricade was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.