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The Law That Failed (1917)

1917-03-29 · 55m · EN
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A prospector named Rodin is blackmailed for years by Estrella, who tricks him into believing he murdered her missing husband. After meeting Alice, Rodin traps Estrella in a secret room and disposes of her trunk, leading to charges of her murder. He's acquitted on a technicality when her body isn't found. Alice admits she believes he's guilty, and Rodin, releasing her, commits suicide in his library.

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Richard RidgelyDirector

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Edward EllisEdward EllisLuke RodinAlma HanlonAlma HanlonAlice CampbellHarold VermilyeaHarold VermilyeaJack ThorpeJohn K. RobertsJohn K. RobertsRichard CampbellFlorence ShortFlorence ShortEstrella Santos

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A prospector named Rodin is blackmailed for years by Estrella, who tricks him into believing he murdered her missing husband. After meeting Alice, Rodin traps Estrella in a secret room and disposes of her trunk, leading to charges of her murder. He's acquitted on a technicality when her body isn't found. Alice admits she believes he's guilty, and Rodin, releasing her, commits suicide in his library.

How long is The Law That Failed?

The Law That Failed has a runtime of 55 minutes.