Adventure · United States of America · 1917 · 1h 40m

The Barrier

Director

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

Crew

Edward Earle — Director of Photography Paul F. Maschke — Editor Adrian Gil-Spear — Writer Rex Beach — Novel

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.

Key Collaborators

Edgar Lewis Director Edward Earle Director of Photography Paul F. Maschke Editor Adrian Gil-Spear Writer Rex Beach Novel

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