The Law That Failed Trailer

The Law That Failed Trailer (1917)

29 March 1917 Drama 55 mins

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.

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Cast

Edward Ellis

as Luke Rodin

Alma Hanlon

as Alice Campbell

Harold Vermilyea

as Jack Thorpe

John K. Roberts

as Richard Campbell

Florence Short

as Estrella Santos

Crew

Louis Reeves Harrison

Louis Reeves Harrison Scenario Writer

Harry Raver

Harry Raver Presenter

George W. Lane

George W. Lane Director of Photography

International Releases Dates

United States 29 March 1917

Production Companies

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