Barriers of Society (1916)
When penniless Westie Phillips briefly meets wealthy Martha Gorham, he falls in love, but Martha forgets the encounter. Harry Arnold, courting Martha, invites her out sailing and arranges to have the yacht wrecked near an uncharted island so that he can be alone with her until rescuers arrive. Meanwhile, without knowing Martha is on board, Westie secures a position on the yacht.
Director: Lloyd B. Carleton
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: October 16, 1916
Cast
- Dorothy Davenport - Martha Gorham
- Emory Johnson - Westie Phillips
- Richard Morris - Harry Arnold
- Fred Montague - Silas Gorham
- Alfred Allen - John Phillips
- Miss Whiting - Mary Phillips
Screenplay
- Clarke Irvine (Story)
- Fred Myton
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Red Feather Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film, partially lost film, fragment
More Films by Director: Lloyd B. Carleton
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Barriers of Society about?
- When penniless Westie Phillips briefly meets wealthy Martha Gorham, he falls in love, but Martha forgets the encounter. Harry Arnold, courting Martha, invites her out sailing and arranges to have the yacht wrecked near an uncharted island so that he can be alone with her until rescuers arrive. Meanwhile, without knowing Martha is on board, Westie secures a position on the yacht.
- Who directed Barriers of Society?
- Barriers of Society was directed by Lloyd B. Carleton.
- Who stars in Barriers of Society?
- Barriers of Society stars Dorothy Davenport, Emory Johnson, Richard Morris, Fred Montague, Alfred Allen, Miss Whiting.
- How long is Barriers of Society?
- Barriers of Society has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Barriers of Society?
- Barriers of Society is a Drama film.
- Where was Barriers of Society produced?
- Barriers of Society was produced in United States of America.