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The First Law
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The First Law

1918-07-28 · 50 min · Not rated

Mystery

When her surgeon father loses his fortune, Norma Webb (Castle) turns her family home into a boarding house.

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Directors
Lawrence B. McGill
Production companies
Astra Film
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Irene CastleIrene CastleNorma Webb
Antonio MorenoAntonio MorenoHugh Godwin
J.H. GilmourJ.H. GilmourDr. Webb
Marguerite SnowMarguerite SnowMadeleine
Edward ConnellyEdward ConnellyDetective (as Edward J. Connelly)

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