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The Barrier (1917)

Movie 100 min

Adventure

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.

Edgar Lewis Director Adrian Gil-Spear Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 25, 1917
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0007684
Country
United States
Language
No Language
Studio
Rex Beach Pictures Company

Themes

Cast

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 Mary Carr Mary Carr Alluna William J. Gross 'No Creek' Lee

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Barrier about?
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.
Who directed The Barrier?
The Barrier was directed by Edgar Lewis.
Who stars in The Barrier?
The Barrier stars Mabel Julienne Scott, Russell Simpson, Howard Hall, Victor Sutherland.
When was The Barrier released?
The Barrier is a 1917 adventure film.
Where can I watch The Barrier?
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