Outside the Law
"The three cleverest crooks in the world!"
Originally released in 1921. Outside the Law is a crime/drama film. directed by Tod Browning. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Priscilla Dean, Wheeler Oakman, and Lon Chaney
Synopsis
Silent Madden and his daughter Molly have left the criminal underworld of San Francisco thanks to the wise teachings of Chang Low, a Confucian master. But the evil Black Mike Sylva is determined to frame Madden to avenge a mistake from the past…
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 6, 1921
105 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Priscilla Dean
as Molly Madden (Silky Moll)
Wheeler Oakman
as 'Dapper Bill' Ballard
Lon Chaney
as Ah Wing / 'Black Mike' Sylva
Ralph Lewis
as 'Silent' Madden
E. Alyn Warren
as Chang Lo
Stanley Goethals
as The Kid Across the Hall
Melbourne MacDowell
as Morgan Spencer
Wilton Taylor
as Inspector
John George
as Humpy (uncredited)
Stanton Heck
as Police Officer (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Outside the Law about?
Silent Madden and his daughter Molly have left the criminal underworld of San Francisco thanks to the wise teachings of Chang Low, a Confucian master. But the evil Black Mike Sylva is determined to...
Who directed Outside the Law?
Outside the Law was directed by Tod Browning.
How long is Outside the Law?
Outside the Law has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Outside the Law released?
Outside the Law was released on January 6, 1921 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Outside the Law?
The main cast of Outside the Law includes Priscilla Dean, Wheeler Oakman, Lon Chaney, Ralph Lewis, E. Alyn Warren.