The Barrier
“The frenzied hunt for gold in the frozen wastes of the Yukon! Everything to quicken the pulse of lovers of adventure is in this masterly film.”
Synopsis
Years after Alaskan storekeeper Gale had rescued his ward Necia from Bennett, her murderous sea-captain father, Bennett shows up seeking his daughter -- and revenge.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 21, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George W. Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Rex Beach, Harvey Gates
- Original Title
- The Barrier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George W. Hill
Rex Beach, Harvey Gates
Department Leadership Roster
George W. Hill
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 The Barrier
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What is The Barrier about?
Years after Alaskan storekeeper Gale had rescued his ward Necia from Bennett, her murderous sea-captain father, Bennett shows up seeking his daughter -- and revenge.
Who directed The Barrier?
The Barrier was directed by George W. Hill.
Who stars in The Barrier?
The principal cast of The Barrier includes Norman Kerry, Henry B. Walthall, Lionel Barrymore, Marceline Day, George Cooper.
When was The Barrier released and how long is it?
The Barrier was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Barrier based on a book or true story?
The Barrier is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rex Beach".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Barrier?
The Barrier holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).