Held by the Law (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1927, Held by the Law is a crime, drama and romance film directed by Edward Laemmle, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Tom Sinclair sets out to clear his fiancée's father after he is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to hang for a murder actually committed by Tom's treacherous cousin, Boris Morton.
Who’s in it. Held by the Law stars Ralph Lewis as George Travis, Johnnie Walker as Tom Sinclair, Marguerite De La Motte as Mary Travis and Robert Ober as Boris Morton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Held by the Law sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Held by the Law page.
If you liked it. Fans of Held by the Law tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Held by the Law (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Held by the Law change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Held by the Law worth watching?
- Held by the Law holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Held by the Law?
- Held by the Law stars Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker, Marguerite De La Motte, Robert Ober and Fred Kelsey.
- When was Held by the Law released?
- Held by the Law was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.