The Forgotten Law
"A dramatic and thrilling photo-drama of mother love, in which a cruel law sanctions the separation of mother and her child"
Originally released in 1922. The Forgotten Law is a drama film. directed by James W. Horne. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Milton Sills, Jack Mulhall, and Cleo Ridgely
Synopsis
Margaret Jarnette discovers that her husband Victor has been cheating on her and confronts him. Outraged, Victor has his lawyer rewrite his will so that in the event of his death, his brother Richard will get custody of his daughter Muriel, and his wife won't. When Victor dies shortly afterward, Richard suspects that Margaret had murdered him and takes custody of Muriel. However, he soon begins to suspect that things may not be quite as cut-and-dried as he thought they were.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
1.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Max Graf Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Forgotten Law about?
Margaret Jarnette discovers that her husband Victor has been cheating on her and confronts him. Outraged, Victor has his lawyer rewrite his will so that in the event of his death, his brother Richa...
Who directed The Forgotten Law?
The Forgotten Law was directed by James W. Horne.
How long is The Forgotten Law?
The Forgotten Law has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Forgotten Law released?
The Forgotten Law was released on November 1, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Forgotten Law?
The main cast of The Forgotten Law includes Milton Sills, Jack Mulhall, Cleo Ridgely, Alec B. Francis, Muriel Frances Dana.