The Law That Failed (1917)
A prospector named Rodin is blackmailed for years by Estrella, who tricks him into believing he murdered her missing husband. After meeting Alice, Rodin traps Estrella in a secret room and disposes of her trunk, leading to charges of her murder. He's acquitted on a technicality when her body isn't found. Alice admits she believes he's guilty, and Rodin, releasing her, commits suicide in his library.
Director: Richard Ridgely
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: March 29, 1917
Cast
- Edward Ellis - Luke Rodin
- Alma Hanlon - Alice Campbell
- Harold Vermilyea - Jack Thorpe
- John K. Roberts - Richard Campbell
- Florence Short - Estrella Santos
Screenplay
- Louis Reeves Harrison (Scenario Writer)
Cinematography: George W. Lane, M.W. Hall
Production: Apollo Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Richard Ridgely
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Law That Failed about?
- A prospector named Rodin is blackmailed for years by Estrella, who tricks him into believing he murdered her missing husband. After meeting Alice, Rodin traps Estrella in a secret room and disposes of her trunk, leading to charges of her murder. He's acquitted on a technicality when her body isn't found. Alice admits she believes he's guilty, and Rodin, releasing her, commits suicide in his library.
- Who directed The Law That Failed?
- The Law That Failed was directed by Richard Ridgely.
- Who stars in The Law That Failed?
- The Law That Failed stars Edward Ellis, Alma Hanlon, Harold Vermilyea, John K. Roberts, Florence Short.
- How long is The Law That Failed?
- The Law That Failed has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is The Law That Failed?
- The Law That Failed is a Drama film.
- Where was The Law That Failed produced?
- The Law That Failed was produced in United States of America.