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The Law That Failed

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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.

Directed byRichard Ridgely

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 55m
Language
EN
Released
March 29, 1917
Studios
Apollo Pictures

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
Edward Ellis

Edward Ellis

Luke Rodin

Alma Hanlon

Alma Hanlon

Alice Campbell

Harold Vermilyea

Harold Vermilyea

Jack Thorpe

John K. Roberts

Richard Campbell

Florence Short

Estrella Santos

Creative team
Directed by
Richard Ridgely

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