Social Briars

Overview

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.

Directed by Henry King

Top 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

M

Milla Davenport

Mrs. Brown

J

Jacob Abrams

Mr. Brown

Frank Whitson

Franklin

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