The Law That Failed (1917)

7.0/10 55 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Edward Ellis

Luke Rodin

Alma Hanlon

Alice Campbell

Harold Vermilyea

Jack Thorpe

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