Obey the Law
“His Loyalty and Kindness Made Him a Betrayer Loyal friend and gallant fighter..Taken for a sap..figured for a sucker..He turned the political terrorists into the jail house..and took the woman he loved to the altar!”
Synopsis
In this drama, an immigrant barber becomes a US citizen and works hard to uphold his ideals of personal freedom and rights. He is a total supporter of the system, and when he is held-up, decides to reform the criminal by feeding him and finding him work. Later, a local politician attempts to tell people how to vote, but the barber is not swayed and becomes an example to others in his neighborhood.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Stoloff
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Caesar, Harry Sauber
- Original Title
- Obey the Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Stoloff
Arthur Caesar, Harry Sauber
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Caesar
Writer
Benjamin Stoloff
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 Obey the Law
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What is Obey the Law about?
In this drama, an immigrant barber becomes a US citizen and works hard to uphold his ideals of personal freedom and rights. He is a total supporter of the system, and when he is held-up, decides to reform the criminal by feeding him and finding him work. Later, a local politician attempts to tell people how to vote, but the barber is not swayed and becomes an example to others in his neighborhood.
Who directed Obey the Law?
Obey the Law was directed by Benjamin Stoloff.
Who stars in Obey the Law?
The principal cast of Obey the Law includes Leo Carrillo, Dickie Moore, Lois Wilson, Henry Clive, Eddie Garr.
When was Obey the Law released and how long is it?
Obey the Law was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Obey the Law?
Obey the Law holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).