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It Is the Law
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It Is the Law

1924-08-31 · 70 min · ★ 7.0

Mystery

This silent mystery is considered a lost film.

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Production details

Directors
J. Gordon Edwards
Production companies
Fox Film Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Arthur HohlArthur HohlAlbert Woodruff / 'Sniffer' Evans
Herbert HeyesHerbert HeyesJustin Victor
Mona PalmaMona PalmaRuth Allen
George LesseyGeorge LesseyInspector Dolan
Florence DixonFlorence DixonLillian Allen
Byron DouglasByron DouglasCummings
Olaf HyttenOlaf HyttenBill Elliott
De Sacia MooersDe Sacia MooersBernice
Guido TrentoManee
Byron RussellHarley
Bijou FernandezBijou FernandezValerie

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