
The Law of Compensation
Synopsis
A young wife, tempted to leave her husband for a song plugger who promises he'll make her a Broadway star, is told her father's life story and of the choices her mother made before her tragic death.
Top Cast
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April 1, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julius Steger, Joseph A. Golden
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilson Mizner, Edna G. Riley
- Original Title
- The Law of Compensation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Norma Talmadge Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julius Steger, Joseph A. Golden
Wilson Mizner, Edna G. Riley
John Urie
Joseph M. Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
John Urie
Director of Photography
Julius Steger
Director
Joseph A. Golden
Director
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Law of Compensation.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Law of Compensation
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What is The Law of Compensation about?
A young wife, tempted to leave her husband for a song plugger who promises he'll make her a Broadway star, is told her father's life story and of the choices her mother made before her tragic death.
Who directed The Law of Compensation?
The Law of Compensation was directed by Julius Steger, Joseph A. Golden.
Who stars in The Law of Compensation?
The principal cast of The Law of Compensation includes Norma Talmadge, Fred Esmelton, Chester Barnett, John Charles, Sally Crute.
When was The Law of Compensation released and how long is it?
The Law of Compensation was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.




















