The Common Law
“"I don't care what people say...as long as you say you love me!"”
Synopsis
When a woman models for an artist they fall in love. Can the artist overcome the beauty's recent past as another man's mistress?
Top Cast
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Constance Bennett
Valerie West
Joel McCrea
John 'Jack' Neville
Lew Cody
Dick Carmedon
Hedda Hopper
Claire Neville Collis
Walter Walker
John Neville Sr.
Robert Williams
Sam
Marion Shilling
Stephanie Brown
Paul Ellis
Querido
Yola d'Avril
Fifi
Émile Chautard
Doorman (uncredited)
Albert Conti
Strangeways Party Guest (uncredited)
Carrie Daumery
Strangeways Party Guest (uncredited)
George Davis
Dick's Butler Charles (uncredited)
Julia Swayne Gordon
Mrs. Strangeways (uncredited)
George Irving
Doctor (uncredited)
Dolores Murray
Queen at the Ball (uncredited)
Tom Ricketts
Elderly Party Guest (uncredited)
Ellinor Vanderveer
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul L. Stein
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert W. Chambers, John Farrow, Horace Jackson
- Original Title
- The Common Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Charles R. Rogers Productions, RKO Pathé Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul L. Stein
Robert W. Chambers, John Farrow, Horace Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Paul L. Stein
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Common Law
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What is The Common Law about?
When a woman models for an artist they fall in love. Can the artist overcome the beauty's recent past as another man's mistress?
Who directed The Common Law?
The Common Law was directed by Paul L. Stein.
Who stars in The Common Law?
The principal cast of The Common Law includes Constance Bennett, Joel McCrea, Lew Cody, Hedda Hopper, Walter Walker.
When was The Common Law released and how long is it?
The Common Law was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Is The Common Law based on a book or true story?
The Common Law is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert W. Chambers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Common Law?
The Common Law holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).