Movie Description
And the Law Says
(1916)Overview
Under an assumed name, law student Lawrence Kirby courts the daughter of Dr. Cartmell. When she becomes pregnant, however, Lawrence leaves town to escape the responsibility of rearing his illegitimate child. Years later Kirby, now a judge and a stern proponent of capital punishment, unknowingly sentences his innocent son to death in the electric chair on the basis of circumstantial evidence. As the youth is about to be executed, his identity is revealed and the horrified Kirby relents. The judge's plea for mercy is ignored, however, and his son electrocuted. Immediately afterwards, Dr. Cartmell, a longstanding opponent of the death penalty, revives the lad and restores him to his mother.
Featured Crew
Cast
Lawrence Kirby
Dr. Cartmell
Cartmell's daughter
Kirby's son
Torry
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Facts
Original TitleAnd the Law Says
Status Released
Release Information
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1916-11-06
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesAmerican Film Manufacturing Company
Genres
- Drama
