The White Man's Law (1918)
All men who have not forgotten their dream adventures of boyhood, all women for whom the Orient has a seductive lure will glory in this widely exciting story with its mysterious note of surprise.
Japanese leading man Sessue Hayakawa stars as John A. Ghengle, the Oxford-educated son of an Arab chieftain. Entering into a business partnership with Sir Harry Falkland (Jack Holt), a notorious roue, Ghengle relocates to Sierra Leone, where he falls in love with French-Sudanese girl Maida Verne (Florence Vidor.) Upon proposing marriage, Ghengle is turned down and hotly demands to know why.
Director: James Young
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: May 6, 1918
Cast
- Sessue Hayakawa - John A. Genghis
- Florence Vidor - Maida Verne
- Jack Holt - Sir Harry Falkland
- Herbert Standing - Sir Robert Hope
- Mayme Kelso - Mrs. Mayhew (as Maym Kelso)
- Forrest Seabury - Cpl. Verne
- Josef Swickard - Suliman Ghengis (as Joseph Swickard)
- Ernest Joy - Sir Harry's Father
- Charles West - The Derelict
- Noah Beery - Dr. Robinson
Screenplay
- Marion Fairfax (Story)
- John B. Browne (Story)
- Marion Fairfax
Production: Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: James Young
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The White Man's Law about?
- Japanese leading man Sessue Hayakawa stars as John A. Ghengle, the Oxford-educated son of an Arab chieftain. Entering into a business partnership with Sir Harry Falkland (Jack Holt), a notorious roue, Ghengle relocates to Sierra Leone, where he falls in love with French-Sudanese girl Maida Verne (Florence Vidor.) Upon proposing marriage, Ghengle is turned down and hotly demands to know why.
- Who directed The White Man's Law?
- The White Man's Law was directed by James Young.
- Who stars in The White Man's Law?
- The White Man's Law stars Sessue Hayakawa, Florence Vidor, Jack Holt, Herbert Standing, Mayme Kelso, Forrest Seabury.
- How long is The White Man's Law?
- The White Man's Law has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The White Man's Law?
- The White Man's Law is a Drama film.
- Where was The White Man's Law produced?
- The White Man's Law was produced in United States of America.