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Within the Law
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Within the Law

1923-04-28 · 105 min · ★ 5.6

Drama

When Mary Turner is sent to prison for a crime she did not commit, she vows upon her release to take vengeance on those who wronged her, always staying however within the letter of the law.

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Directors
Frank Lloyd
Production companies
Joseph M. Schenck Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Norma TalmadgeNorma TalmadgeMary Turner
Lew CodyLew CodyJoe Garson
Eileen PercyEileen PercyAggie Lynch
Jack MulhallJack MulhallRichard Gilder - his son
Joseph KilgourJoseph KilgourEdward Gilder
Arthur Stuart HullArthur Stuart HullGeorge Demarest
Helen FergusonHelen FergusonHelen Morris
Lincoln PlumerLincoln PlumerSergeant Cassidy
Tom RickettsTom RickettsGeneral Hastings
Ward CraneWard CraneEnglish Eddie
Catherine MurphyGilder's Secretary
DeWitt JenningsDeWitt JenningsInspector Burke
Lionel BelmoreLionel BelmoreIrwin - his attorney
Eddie BolandEddie BolandDarcy

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