Defying the Law
Synopsis
Discouraged with life, Michelo throws his daughter Lucia into the sea, but she falls into a fisherman's boat and is taken to a fishing village. Francisco kidnaps her and takes her to the headquarters of smuggler Dr. Chong Foo, located in a studio occupied by Pietro Savori, an unwilling partner. Chong Foo kills Savori to gain the girl for himself, but Bevani comes to the rescue and saves Lucia for her sweetheart, Guido.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 3, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bertram Bracken
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Bennison
- Original Title
- Defying the Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Gotham Pictures Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bertram Bracken
Andrew Bennison
Leonard Wheeler
Department Leadership Roster
Bertram Bracken
Director
Andrew Bennison
Writer
Leonard Wheeler
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Defying the Law
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What is Defying the Law about?
Discouraged with life, Michelo throws his daughter Lucia into the sea, but she falls into a fisherman's boat and is taken to a fishing village. Francisco kidnaps her and takes her to the headquarters of smuggler Dr. Chong Foo, located in a studio occupied by Pietro Savori, an unwilling partner. Chong Foo kills Savori to gain the girl for himself, but Bevani comes to the rescue and saves Lucia for her sweetheart, Guido.
Who directed Defying the Law?
Defying the Law was directed by Bertram Bracken.
Who stars in Defying the Law?
The principal cast of Defying the Law includes Lew Cody, Renée Adorée, Josef Swickard, Charles A. Post, Dick Sutherland.
When was Defying the Law released and how long is it?
Defying the Law was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 50m.