Judge Not; or The Woman of Mona Diggings (1915)
Impoverished Molly Hanlon is befriended by crooked gambler Lee Kirk, she marries him in a phony ceremony. While frequenting Kirk's gambling den, Molly meets Miles Rand, the dissolute son of Judge Rand, whose obvious attraction for her encourages Kirk to swindle him out of his money. Penniless, Miles accepts a loan from Molly and returns East to study law. On the day that Molly learns that her marriage is not legal, the gambling den burns down and Kirk is presumed dead. After escaping with Kirk's money, Molly goes East where she encounters Miles, now a district attorney. In spite of the objections of Judge Rand, Molly accepts Miles's proposal, but after Kirk arrives in town, she calls off the engagement. When Kirk enters her apartment through a window, Molly kills him in a panic and is arrested for murder. The still faithful Miles defends her in court, and after her acquittal, she confesses her past and reunites with her old love.
Cast
- Julia Dean - Molly Hanlon
- Harry Carter - Lee Kirk
- Harry Carey - Miles Rand
- Marc Robbins - Judge Rand
- Kingsley Benedict - Clarence Van Dyne
- Joseph Singleton - Minister
- Paul Machette - Texas Joe
- Lydia Yeamans Titus - Housekeeper
- Walter Belasco - Barkeeper
- Hoot Gibson
Screenplay
- Peter B. Kyne (Story)
- Harvey Gates (Scenario Writer)
- Robert Z. Leonard (Scenario Writer)
Themes
Courtroom Drama
Keywords
trial
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Judge Not; or The Woman of Mona Diggings about?
- Impoverished Molly Hanlon is befriended by crooked gambler Lee Kirk, she marries him in a phony ceremony. While frequenting Kirk's gambling den, Molly meets Miles Rand, the dissolute son of Judge Rand, whose obvious attraction for her encourages Kirk to swindle him out of his money. Penniless, Miles accepts a loan from Molly and returns East to study law. On the day that Molly learns that her marriage is not legal, the gambling den burns down and Kirk is presumed dead. After escaping with Kirk's money, Molly goes East where she encounters Miles, now a district attorney. In spite of the objections of Judge Rand, Molly accepts Miles's proposal, but after Kirk arrives in town, she calls off the engagement. When Kirk enters her apartment through a window, Molly kills him in a panic and is arrested for murder. The still faithful Miles defends her in court, and after her acquittal, she confesses her past and reunites with her old love.
- Who directed Judge Not; or The Woman of Mona Diggings?
- Judge Not; or The Woman of Mona Diggings was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
- Who stars in Judge Not; or The Woman of Mona Diggings?
- Judge Not; or The Woman of Mona Diggings stars Julia Dean, Harry Carter, Harry Carey, Marc Robbins, Kingsley Benedict, Joseph Singleton.
- How long is Judge Not; or The Woman of Mona Diggings?
- Judge Not; or The Woman of Mona Diggings has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Judge Not; or The Woman of Mona Diggings?
- Judge Not; or The Woman of Mona Diggings is a Drama film.
- Where was Judge Not; or The Woman of Mona Diggings produced?
- Judge Not; or The Woman of Mona Diggings was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Judge Not; or The Woman of Mona Diggings?
- The themes of Judge Not; or The Woman of Mona Diggings include: Courtroom Drama.