The Law That Failed (1917)
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A prospector named Rodin is blackmailed for years by Estrella, who tricks him into believing he murdered her missing husband. After meeting Alice, Rodin traps Estrella in a secret room and disposes of her trunk, leading to charges of her murder. He's acquitted on a technicality when her body isn't found. Alice admits she believes he's guilty, and Rodin, releasing her, commits suicide in his library.
- Release date
- March 29, 1917
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Edward Ellis as Luke Rodin
- Alma Hanlon as Alice Campbell
- John K. Roberts as Richard Campbell
- Florence Short as Estrella Santos
- Harold Vermilyea as Jack Thorpe
Crew
- Richard Ridgely · Director
- Louis Reeves Harrison · Writer
- M.W. Hall · Cinematographer
- George W. Lane · Cinematographer