The Barrier of Ignorance (1914)
Emerson, a young physician, loves Nancy, an ignorant mountain girl. Mrs. Marshall, his sister, urges Nancy to break with Emerson, saying that the marriage would ruin his career. Heart-broken, Nancy consents. She later marries Jim Ferris, an uncouth mountaineer. Emerson becomes a confirmed bachelor. Years later, Nancy, withered by hard work, decides to have her daughter Jess educated. Ferris, however, objects, but Nancy is determined to have her way. she sends Jess to Emerson with a note reminding him of the past and requesting that he look after her daughter. Ferris learns of Nancy's deed. In his anger, he accidentally shoots her. Arriving at Emerson's home, Jess hands him her mother's note. Emerson, now a famous surgeon, is deeply affected and promises Jess to obey her mother's request. Mrs. Marshall conceives a violent hatred toward the newcomer. Six months pass. The wound in her head has affected Nancy's mind. Ferris requests North, a country doctor, to help him, but the man fears to perform the operation necessary. Emerson leaves home for a few days. During his absence Mrs. Marshall orders Jess from the house. When Emerson discovers what has transpired, he is furious. The man hastens after Jess. Upon her arrival home, Jess learns of her mother's illness. Emerson arrives shortly afterward. The change in his old sweetheart almost breaks the surgeon's heart. He offers to perform the operation that will restore Nancy to health. Due to the influence of the country doctor, Ferris refuses Emerson's offer. In desperation the surgeon locks both men in the barn and performs the operation. The men break out. Securing the aid of neighbors, they return to the house. But Emerson stops them on the threshold. Holding up his hand for quiet, he tells them Nancy will live.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| George Melford | Director |
| Katherine K. Kepper | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Edward Clisbee | |
| Marin Sais | |
| Paul Hurst | |
| Cleo Ridgely |
