Nine Points of the Law
Synopsis
Bruce McLeod returns from the goldfields to find that his wife has left home with another man, taking their child. After the death of the mother, the child is adopted by Cherie, a local dancehall girl ostracized by the community. Cullum, a gambler who earlier seduced Mrs. McLeod, drifts into the town, and failing to win Cherie, he swears vengeance. McLeod, seeking the man who wrecked his home, falls in love with Cherie but scorns her when he discovers that she is a dancer. Ultimately, the child identifies Cullum as the gambler who lured Mrs. McLeod from her home. In the ensuing fight, Cullum is shot by a halfbreed, and Bruce is happily united with Cherie.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wayne Mack
- Screenplay & Story
- L.V. Jefferson, Ford Beebe
- Original Title
- Nine Points of the Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wayne Mack
L.V. Jefferson, Ford Beebe
Lloyd Lonergan
Department Leadership Roster
Wayne Mack
Director
Lloyd Lonergan
Editor
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 Nine Points of the Law
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What is Nine Points of the Law about?
Bruce McLeod returns from the goldfields to find that his wife has left home with another man, taking their child. After the death of the mother, the child is adopted by Cherie, a local dancehall girl ostracized by the community. Cullum, a gambler who earlier seduced Mrs. McLeod, drifts into the town, and failing to win Cherie, he swears vengeance. McLeod, seeking the man who wrecked his home, falls in love with Cherie but scorns her when he discovers that she is a dancer. Ultimately, the child identifies Cullum as the gambler who lured Mrs. McLeod from her home. In the ensuing fight, Cullum is shot by a halfbreed, and Bruce is happily united with Cherie.
Who directed Nine Points of the Law?
Nine Points of the Law was directed by Wayne Mack.
Who stars in Nine Points of the Law?
The principal cast of Nine Points of the Law includes Helen Gibson, Edward Coxen, Leo D. Maloney, Aggie Herring.
When was Nine Points of the Law released and how long is it?
Nine Points of the Law was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nine Points of the Law?
Nine Points of the Law holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).