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10.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19261h 0mUnited States of America

Shadow of the Law

Topics:#lost film

Synopsis

Mary Brophy, a young woman who is unjustly jailed by a master crook whom she refuses to wed, later meets and falls in love with James Reynolds, a young man who becomes her protector. While Mary is in jail, her father falls under the evil influence of the criminal gang leader. At a reception the young woman’s father is shot by the man she refused to wed. He is brought to justice and her romance thereafter goes smoothly. A lost film.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 24, 1926

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Wallace Worsley
Screenplay & Story
Harry Chapman Ford, Leah Baird, Grover Jones
Original Title
Shadow of the Law
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 0m
Production Studios
Associated Exhibitors

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Wallace Worsley

Screenplay & Story

Harry Chapman Ford, Leah Baird, Grover Jones

Director of Photography

Ray June

Producers

Leah Baird, Arthur F. Beck

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Harry Chapman Ford

Department Leadership Roster

Wallace Worsley

Wallace Worsley

Director

Leah Baird

Leah Baird

Producer

Ray June

Director of Photography

Leah Baird

Leah Baird

Writer

Arthur F. Beck

Producer

Grover Jones

Grover Jones

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shadow of the Law.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadow of the Law

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Shadow of the Law about?

Mary Brophy, a young woman who is unjustly jailed by a master crook whom she refuses to wed, later meets and falls in love with James Reynolds, a young man who becomes her protector. While Mary is in jail, her father falls under the evil influence of the criminal gang leader. At a reception the young woman’s father is shot by the man she refused to wed. He is brought to justice and her romance thereafter goes smoothly. A lost film.

Who directed Shadow of the Law?

Shadow of the Law was directed by Wallace Worsley.

Who stars in Shadow of the Law?

The principal cast of Shadow of the Law includes Clara Bow, Forrest Stanley, Stuart Holmes, Ralph Lewis, William V. Mong.

When was Shadow of the Law released and how long is it?

Shadow of the Law was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.

Is Shadow of the Law based on a book or true story?

Shadow of the Law is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harry Chapman Ford".