According to the Code (1916)
Basil Breckenridge, a broken old man on the verge of starvation, but concealing it because of his proud southern ancestry, is set upon by young ruffians on the street. The old man becomes infuriated and gives the young leader a shaking. His father, Ald. Connors, the city's political boss, happens along and attacks the old man, who strikes at him with his cane. The sword blade inside falls out and the police arrest him on the charge of assault with intent to kill.
Director: E.H. Calvert
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: July 10, 1916
Cast
- Lewis Stone - Basil Beckenridge
- Marguerite Clayton - Young Mrs. Knighton
- E.H. Calvert - Judge Andrews
- Sidney Ainsworth - John Andrews
- Florence Oberle - Elderly Mrs. Knighton
Screenplay
Production: The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film, war
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is According to the Code about?
- Basil Breckenridge, a broken old man on the verge of starvation, but concealing it because of his proud southern ancestry, is set upon by young ruffians on the street. The old man becomes infuriated and gives the young leader a shaking. His father, Ald. Connors, the city's political boss, happens along and attacks the old man, who strikes at him with his cane. The sword blade inside falls out and the police arrest him on the charge of assault with intent to kill.
- Who directed According to the Code?
- According to the Code was directed by E.H. Calvert.
- Who stars in According to the Code?
- According to the Code stars Lewis Stone, Marguerite Clayton, E.H. Calvert, Sidney Ainsworth, Florence Oberle.
- How long is According to the Code?
- According to the Code has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is According to the Code?
- According to the Code is a Drama film.
- Where was According to the Code produced?
- According to the Code was produced in United States of America.