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.
- Date of release
- 1918-05-13
- Runtime
- 50m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Henry King
Casting
- 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
Interesting facts
Social Briars is a 1918 American silent comedy-drama film directed by Henry King and starring Mary Miles Minter. The story was by Jeanne Judson, and it was filmed under the working title of "The Greater Call." As with many of Minter's features, it is thought to be a lost film.
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