The Broken Gate (1927)

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In the small farming community of Spring Valley, young Aurora Lane has caused a scandal by bearing a son by townsman Lucius Henderson, who refuses to marry her or even admit that he's the father. Shunned as a "sinful" woman by most of the town, she turns over her son, Don, to be raised by Miss Julia, the town librarian, who tells the boy that she's his "aunt". Don grows up and goes to college, and when he comes back home the town gossips begin a rumor-mongering campaign. When the town policeman tries to drive Aurora out of town he is found murdered, and Don is arrested for the crime.

Director: James C. McKay
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
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Production: Tiffany Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Broken Gate about?
In the small farming community of Spring Valley, young Aurora Lane has caused a scandal by bearing a son by townsman Lucius Henderson, who refuses to marry her or even admit that he's the father. Shunned as a "sinful" woman by most of the town, she turns over her son, Don, to be raised by Miss Julia, the town librarian, who tells the boy that she's his "aunt". Don grows up and goes to college, and when he comes back home the town gossips begin a rumor-mongering campaign. When the town policeman tries to drive Aurora out of town he is found murdered, and Don is arrested for the crime.
Who directed The Broken Gate?
The Broken Gate was directed by James C. McKay.
Who stars in The Broken Gate?
The Broken Gate stars Dorothy Phillips, William Collier Jr., Jean Arthur, Phillips Smalley, Florence Turner, Gibson Gowland.
How long is The Broken Gate?
The Broken Gate has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is The Broken Gate?
The Broken Gate is a Drama film.
Where was The Broken Gate produced?
The Broken Gate was produced in United States of America.