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The Barrier
The Barrier
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The Barrier

1917
1h 40m
Adventure

Status

Released

Release

1917

Runtime

1h 40m

Storyline

When a cruel sea-captain named Bennett murders the mother of his child, the little girl is rescued and raised by Gale, a storekeeper. Years later, when the girl Necia has grown to womanhood, Bennett shows up in her Alaskan village, determined to have his vengeance on Gale and to retrieve Necia by force.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Feb 25, 1917
Languages
No Language
Director
Edgar Lewis
Edgar Lewis
Production
Rex Beach Pictures Company
Rex Beach Pictures Company
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Mabel Julienne Scott

Mabel Julienne Scott

Necia / Merridy

Russell Simpson

Russell Simpson

John Gaylord / John Tale

Howard Hall

Howard Hall

Dan Bennett / Ben Stark

Victor Sutherland

Victor Sutherland

Lieutenant Meade Burrell

Mitchell Lewis

Mitchell Lewis

Poleon Doret

Edward Roseman

Edward Roseman

Runnion

William J. Gross

'No Creek' Lee

Mary Carr

Mary Carr

Alluna

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