The Law Forbids
Synopsis
Paul and Rhoda Remsen, having marital difficulties, separate; and each is awarded custody of their child Peggy for 6 months of the year. Rhoda and Peggy move to a farm town, while Paul remains in the big city to write a play for actress Inez Lamont, who is in love with him. Peggy knows that her mother still loves Paul, so she flees to the big city to explain the situation to her father.
Top Cast
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Baby Peggy
Peggy
Robert Ellis
Paul Remsen
Elinor Fair
Rhoda Remsen
Winifred Bryson
Inez Lamont
James Corrigan
John Martin
Anna Dodge
Martha Martin
Joseph J. Dowling
The Judge
Ned Sparks
Clyde Vernon
Eva Thatcher
Mrs. Grimes
Victor Potel
Joel Andrews
W.E. Lawrence
Monte Hanley
Hayden Stevenson
Lawyer tor the Defense
William Welsh
Lawyer for the Plantiff
Bobby Bowes
Theatrical Producer
Billy Butts
Boy in car
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jess Robbins
- Screenplay & Story
- Lois Zellner, Ford Beebe, Bernard McConville
- Original Title
- The Law Forbids
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jess Robbins
Lois Zellner, Ford Beebe, Bernard McConville
Charles E. Kaufman, Jack Stevens
Department Leadership Roster
Lois Zellner
Writer
Ford Beebe
Writer
Jess Robbins
Director
Charles E. Kaufman
Director of Photography
Jack Stevens
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Law Forbids.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Law Forbids
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What is The Law Forbids about?
Paul and Rhoda Remsen, having marital difficulties, separate; and each is awarded custody of their child Peggy for 6 months of the year. Rhoda and Peggy move to a farm town, while Paul remains in the big city to write a play for actress Inez Lamont, who is in love with him. Peggy knows that her mother still loves Paul, so she flees to the big city to explain the situation to her father.
Who directed The Law Forbids?
The Law Forbids was directed by Jess Robbins.
Who stars in The Law Forbids?
The principal cast of The Law Forbids includes Baby Peggy, Robert Ellis, Elinor Fair, Winifred Bryson, James Corrigan.
When was The Law Forbids released and how long is it?
The Law Forbids was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.