Movie

Forbidden Paths

“The Eternal Triangle-Japanese Truism, Appealing Romance, Desperate Sacrifice- All Make a Memorable Masterpiece for Hayakawa and His Star Cast”

191750m

Drama

IMDb

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Good to know

Director: Robert Thornby
Release date: 1917-07-12
Runtime: 50m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company

About Forbidden Paths

Forbidden Paths is a 1917 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Robert Thornby, starring Sessue Hayakawa, Vivian Martin and Tom Forman. It has a runtime of 50 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Forbidden Paths in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Sato (Sessue Hayakawa) faithfully works for importer James Thornton (James Neill). When the old man dies, he leaves his daughter Mildred (Vivian Martin) in Sato's care. Sato loves the girl, but as he is Japanese he cannot hope to ever marry her (at least not in the racially prejudiced era of the early 1900s). Besides, Mildred loves Harry Maxwell (Tom Forman), who was raised alongside her.

Cast

Sessue Hayakawa

Sato

Vivian Martin

Mildred Thornton

Tom Forman

Harry Maxwell

Carmen Phillips

Benita Ramirez

James Neill

James Thornton

Ernest Joy

American ambassador

Paul Weigel

Luis Valdez

Themes & keywords

library of congress

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Forbidden Paths in Canada?+

Forbidden Paths is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Forbidden Paths on Netflix?+

Forbidden Paths is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Forbidden Paths?+

Forbidden Paths has a runtime of 50 minutes (50 minutes).

Who stars in Forbidden Paths?+

Forbidden Paths stars Sessue Hayakawa, Vivian Martin, Tom Forman, Carmen Phillips and James Neill.

When did Forbidden Paths come out?+

Forbidden Paths is a 1917 movie directed by Robert Thornby.

What genre is Forbidden Paths?+

Forbidden Paths is Drama film.

Who directed Forbidden Paths?+

Forbidden Paths was directed by Robert Thornby.