The Law That Failed
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Ridgely
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Reeves Harrison
- Original Title
- The Law That Failed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Apollo Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Ridgely
Louis Reeves Harrison
George W. Lane, M.W. Hall
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Ridgely
Director
George W. Lane
Director of Photography
M.W. Hall
Director of Photography
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What is The Law That Failed about?
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.
Who directed The Law That Failed?
The Law That Failed was directed by Richard Ridgely.
Who stars in The Law That Failed?
The principal cast of The Law That Failed includes Edward Ellis, Alma Hanlon, Harold Vermilyea, John K. Roberts, Florence Short.
When was The Law That Failed released and how long is it?
The Law That Failed was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 55m.