The Barrier(1917)
The Barrier Synopsis
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.
The Barrier (1917) is a adventure film directed by Edgar Lewis, released on February 25, 1917 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Mabel Julienne Scott, Russell Simpson, Howard Hall and Victor Sutherland.
- Director:
- Edgar Lewis
- Writers:
- Rex Beach, Adrian Gil-Spear
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Earle
- Production:
- Rex Beach Pictures Company
- Status:
- Released
The Barrier Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mabel Julienne Scott
as Necia / Merridy
Russell Simpson
as John Gaylord / John Tale
Howard Hall
as Dan Bennett / Ben Stark
Victor Sutherland
as Lieutenant Meade Burrell
Mitchell Lewis
as Poleon Doret
Edward Roseman
as Runnion
Mary Carr
as Alluna
- William J. Gross
William J. Gross
as 'No Creek' Lee
Key crew
Directed by Edgar Lewis, written by Rex Beach and Adrian Gil-Spear.
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The Barrier – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Barrier?
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The main cast of The Barrier (1917) includes Mabel Julienne Scott, Russell Simpson, Howard Hall, Victor Sutherland and Mitchell Lewis. The film was directed by Edgar Lewis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Barrier released?
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The Barrier was released on February 25, 1917 and runs for 1h 40m.