Lawful Larceny (1923)
A modern Cleopatra steals happiness and honor from the home and laughs at the law. But a clever wife hits back in amazing fashion, and has the last laugh.
During his wife's absence, Andrew Dorsey is snared by Vivian Hepburn, owner of a crooked gambling house, and her silent partner, Guy Tarlow. Dorsey loses so much money that Vivian persuades him to give her one of his firm's checks for a large sum of money. Hearing her husband's confession, Marion Dorsey, returned from Europe, determines to retrieve the check.
Director: Allan Dwan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: July 22, 1923
Cast
- Hope Hampton - Marion Dorsey
- Conrad Nagel - Andrew Dorsey
- Nita Naldi - Vivian Hepburn
- Lew Cody - Guy Tarlow
- Russell Griffin - Sonny Dorsey
- Yvonne Hughes - Billy Van de Vere
- Dolores Costello - Nora the maid
- Gilda Gray - Dancer
- Florence O'Denishawn - Dancer
- Alice Maison - Dancer
Screenplay
- John Lynch
- Samuel Shipman (Theatre Play)
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
gambling house
More Films by Director: Allan Dwan
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lawful Larceny about?
- During his wife's absence, Andrew Dorsey is snared by Vivian Hepburn, owner of a crooked gambling house, and her silent partner, Guy Tarlow. Dorsey loses so much money that Vivian persuades him to give her one of his firm's checks for a large sum of money. Hearing her husband's confession, Marion Dorsey, returned from Europe, determines to retrieve the check.
- Who directed Lawful Larceny?
- Lawful Larceny was directed by Allan Dwan.
- Who stars in Lawful Larceny?
- Lawful Larceny stars Hope Hampton, Conrad Nagel, Nita Naldi, Lew Cody, Russell Griffin, Yvonne Hughes.
- How long is Lawful Larceny?
- Lawful Larceny has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Lawful Larceny?
- Lawful Larceny is a Drama film.
- Where was Lawful Larceny produced?
- Lawful Larceny was produced in United States of America.