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The Law That Failed (1917)
Directed by Richard Ridgely
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.
Length 55 minutes
Actors
Edward Ellis | Alma Hanlon | Harold Vermilyea | John K. Roberts | Florence Short