Love or Justice (1917)
Promising young lawyer Jack Dunn,, becomes a victim of drugs and loses his standing in the legal world. He passes his idle hours in the slums where he meets Nan Bishop, an underworld figure. Nan's influence helps to make a man out of Dunn and with her help he breaks his dependence on drugs and is successful in obtaining a position as a criminal lawyer. Years later, they meet again in a courtroom. Nan has been falsely accused of murder and Dunn is the prosecuting attorney. Learning that Dunn's professional future depends on his winning the case, Nan pleads guilty, but, at the last minute, the real criminal is discovered and Nan is cleared of the crime. She then accepts Dunn's offer of marriage and together they look forward to a happy future.
Cast
- Louise Glaum - Nan Bishop
- Charles Gunn - Jack Dunn
- Jack Richardson - Paul Keeley
- J. Barney Sherry - Winthrop E. Haines
- Dorcas Matthews - Phyllis Geary
- Charles K. French - Judge Geary
- Louis Durham - Lieutenant Dillon
- John Gilbert - Benny
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Love or Justice about?
- Promising young lawyer Jack Dunn,, becomes a victim of drugs and loses his standing in the legal world. He passes his idle hours in the slums where he meets Nan Bishop, an underworld figure. Nan's influence helps to make a man out of Dunn and with her help he breaks his dependence on drugs and is successful in obtaining a position as a criminal lawyer. Years later, they meet again in a courtroom. Nan has been falsely accused of murder and Dunn is the prosecuting attorney. Learning that Dunn's professional future depends on his winning the case, Nan pleads guilty, but, at the last minute, the real criminal is discovered and Nan is cleared of the crime. She then accepts Dunn's offer of marriage and together they look forward to a happy future.
- Who directed Love or Justice?
- Love or Justice was directed by Walter Edwards.
- Who stars in Love or Justice?
- Love or Justice stars Louise Glaum, Charles Gunn, Jack Richardson, J. Barney Sherry, Dorcas Matthews, Charles K. French.
- How long is Love or Justice?
- Love or Justice has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Love or Justice?
- Love or Justice is a Drama film.
- Where was Love or Justice produced?
- Love or Justice was produced in United States of America.