The Broken Gate
Synopsis
Aurora Lane (Bessie Barriscale) lives in a small town loaded with small-minded residents. She had an illegitimate child and with the earnings from her millinery shop, she has sent him away to be educated. When Don, her son (Arnold Gregg), returns from college, he finds he has to defend his mother constantly. He is accused of murdering a man who made a snide remark about Aurora and is put on trial.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Scardon
- Screenplay & Story
- Emerson Hough
- Original Title
- The Broken Gate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- J.L. Frothingham Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Scardon
Emerson Hough
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Scardon
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Broken Gate
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What is The Broken Gate about?
Aurora Lane (Bessie Barriscale) lives in a small town loaded with small-minded residents. She had an illegitimate child and with the earnings from her millinery shop, she has sent him away to be educated. When Don, her son (Arnold Gregg), returns from college, he finds he has to defend his mother constantly. He is accused of murdering a man who made a snide remark about Aurora and is put on trial.
Who directed The Broken Gate?
The Broken Gate was directed by Paul Scardon.
Who stars in The Broken Gate?
The principal cast of The Broken Gate includes Bessie Barriscale, Joseph Kilgour, Sam De Grasse, Marguerite De La Motte, Arnold Gray.
When was The Broken Gate released and how long is it?
The Broken Gate was released in 1920 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".