And the Law Says
Synopsis
Under an assumed name, law student Lawrence Kirby courts the daughter of Dr. Cartmell. When she becomes pregnant, however, Lawrence leaves town to escape the responsibility of rearing his illegitimate child. Years later Kirby, now a judge and a stern proponent of capital punishment, unknowingly sentences his innocent son to death in the electric chair on the basis of circumstantial evidence. As the youth is about to be executed, his identity is revealed and the horrified Kirby relents. The judge's plea for mercy is ignored, however, and his son electrocuted. Immediately afterwards, Dr. Cartmell, a longstanding opponent of the death penalty, revives the lad and restores him to his mother.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Bennett
- Original Title
- And the Law Says
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- American Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Bennett
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Bennett
Director
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What is And the Law Says about?
Under an assumed name, law student Lawrence Kirby courts the daughter of Dr. Cartmell. When she becomes pregnant, however, Lawrence leaves town to escape the responsibility of rearing his illegitimate child. Years later Kirby, now a judge and a stern proponent of capital punishment, unknowingly sentences his innocent son to death in the electric chair on the basis of circumstantial evidence. As the youth is about to be executed, his identity is revealed and the horrified Kirby relents. The judge's plea for mercy is ignored, however, and his son electrocuted. Immediately afterwards, Dr. Cartmell, a longstanding opponent of the death penalty, revives the lad and restores him to his mother.
Who directed And the Law Says?
And the Law Says was directed by Richard Bennett.
Who stars in And the Law Says?
The principal cast of And the Law Says includes Richard Bennett, George Periolat, Adrienne Morrison, Allan Forrest, William A. Carroll.
When was And the Law Says released and how long is it?
And the Law Says was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.