Social Briars (1918)
Iris Lee is reared in the small town of Dalton by her deceased mother's friend, Martha Kane, and when she reaches adulthood, Martha's son Jim falls in love with her. When Iris fails to return his affections, Mrs. Kane treats her so coldly that Iris decides to leave the stuffy little village for the metropolis. On her journey, she accepts a ride with Jack Andrews, but after he attempts to kiss her, she leaps from the car and walks the rest of the way. While singing in the choir of a large metropolitan church, she is discovered by Jack's wealthy father Peter, who recommends her as a soloist. Light opera star Helen Manning, who has helped Iris to cultivate her voice, quarrels with her theatrical manager, and Iris is offered her position.
Director: Henry King
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: May 13, 1918
Cast
- Mary Miles Minter - Iris Lee
- Allan Forrest - Jack Andrews
- Anne Schaefer - Martha Kane
- Edmund Cobb - Jim Kane
- George Periolat - Peter Andrews
- Claire Du Brey - Helen Manning
- Milla Davenport - Mrs. Brown
- Jacob Abrams - Mr. Brown
- Frank Whitson - Franklin
Screenplay
- Edward Sloman
- Jeanne Judson (Story)
Production: American Film Company, Hallmark Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Henry King
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Social Briars about?
- Iris Lee is reared in the small town of Dalton by her deceased mother's friend, Martha Kane, and when she reaches adulthood, Martha's son Jim falls in love with her. When Iris fails to return his affections, Mrs. Kane treats her so coldly that Iris decides to leave the stuffy little village for the metropolis. On her journey, she accepts a ride with Jack Andrews, but after he attempts to kiss her, she leaps from the car and walks the rest of the way. While singing in the choir of a large metropolitan church, she is discovered by Jack's wealthy father Peter, who recommends her as a soloist. Light opera star Helen Manning, who has helped Iris to cultivate her voice, quarrels with her theatrical manager, and Iris is offered her position.
- Who directed Social Briars?
- Social Briars was directed by Henry King.
- Who stars in Social Briars?
- Social Briars stars Mary Miles Minter, Allan Forrest, Anne Schaefer, Edmund Cobb, George Periolat, Claire Du Brey.
- How long is Social Briars?
- Social Briars has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Social Briars?
- Social Briars is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Social Briars produced?
- Social Briars was produced in United States of America.