Barriers Burned Away (1925)
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In 1871, a Chicago undercover detective gets a job as a porter in a disreputable saloon to get information on a stolen painting, which he believes will be fenced there by thieves. He soon falls in love with the saloon owner's daughter, who believes him to be just a porter. Soon his undercover work puts him and the girl in danger, from both the criminals who stole the painting and the infamous Chicago Fire of 1871.
Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: January 4, 1925
Cast
- Mabel Ballin - Christine Randolph
- Eric Mayne - Mark Randolph
- Frank Mayo - Wayne Morgan
- Wanda Hawley - Molly Winthrop
- Wally Van - Gale Winthrop
- Arline Pretty - Mildred McCormick
- Lawson Butt - Earl of Tarnsey
- Tom Santschi - Hon. Bill Cronk
- Harry T. Morey - Howard Mellon
- James Pier Mason - Slim Edwards
Screenplay
- Leah Baird (Screenplay)
- Edward Payson Roe (Novel)
- Edward Payson Roe (Story)
Cinematography: André Barlatier
Production: Encore Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: W.S. Van Dyke
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Barriers Burned Away about?
- In 1871, a Chicago undercover detective gets a job as a porter in a disreputable saloon to get information on a stolen painting, which he believes will be fenced there by thieves. He soon falls in love with the saloon owner's daughter, who believes him to be just a porter. Soon his undercover work puts him and the girl in danger, from both the criminals who stole the painting and the infamous Chicago Fire of 1871.
- Who directed Barriers Burned Away?
- Barriers Burned Away was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
- Who stars in Barriers Burned Away?
- Barriers Burned Away stars Mabel Ballin, Eric Mayne, Frank Mayo, Wanda Hawley, Wally Van, Arline Pretty.
- How long is Barriers Burned Away?
- Barriers Burned Away has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Barriers Burned Away?
- Barriers Burned Away is a Drama film.
- Where was Barriers Burned Away produced?
- Barriers Burned Away was produced in United States of America.