

The Law Decides
1916-05-01 · 70 min · ★ 9.0
Mere years could not kill the overwhelming love which lay dormant in Lorenz's heart, though Florence was now the wife of another.
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- Directors
- Marguerite Bertsch, William P.S. Earle
- Production companies
- Vitagraph Company of America
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Dorothy KellyFlorence Wharton
Harry T. MoreyLorenz (as Harry Morey)
Bobby ConnellyBobby Wharton
Donald HallJohn Wharton
Louise BeaudetMrs. WhartonTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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