The Law Commands
Synopsis
Night riders are terrorizing homesteaders, and the town doctor tries to keep the locals from forming a vigilante group. After more towns people are killed, however, the rest of the town makes the doctor the town sheriff and tells him to clean up the gang.
Top Cast
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Tom Keene
Dr. Keith Kenton
Lorraine Randall
Mary Lee Johnson
Robert Fiske
John Abbott
Budd Buster
Kentuck' Jones
Matthew Betz
Frago, lead henchman
John Merton
Frank Clark
Carl Stockdale
Jed Johnson
Marie Stoddard
Min Jones
Charlotte Treadway
Martha Abbott
David Sharpe
Danny Johnson
Allan Cavan
Judge
Horace B. Carpenter
Jason the lead farmer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Bennett Cohen
- Original Title
- The Law Commands
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Crescent Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Bennett Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
William Nigh
Director
Bennett Cohen
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Law Commands
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What is The Law Commands about?
Night riders are terrorizing homesteaders, and the town doctor tries to keep the locals from forming a vigilante group. After more towns people are killed, however, the rest of the town makes the doctor the town sheriff and tells him to clean up the gang.
Who directed The Law Commands?
The Law Commands was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in The Law Commands?
The principal cast of The Law Commands includes Tom Keene, Lorraine Randall, Robert Fiske, Budd Buster, Matthew Betz.
When was The Law Commands released and how long is it?
The Law Commands was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 58m.