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The Wheels of Justice
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The Wheels of Justice

1915-04-22 · 40 min · ★ 1.0

Crime · Drama · Romance

Ralph Brooks, although engaged to Julia Dean, meets and becomes infatuated with Rita Reynolds. She gains his sympathy by telling untrue stories of her husband's brutality. They plan to run away together but while Rita is taking a large sum of money from her husband's safe, he returns early from a business trip and a fight ensues which results in her husband's death.

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Directors
Theodore Marston
Production companies
Vitagraph Company of America
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dorothy KellyDorothy KellyJulia Dean, Ralph's Sweetheart
James MorrisonJames MorrisonRalph Brooks
Louise BeaudetLouise BeaudetMrs. Brooks, Ralph's Mother
Eulalie JensenEulalie JensenRita Reynolds, an Adventuress
Charles EldridgeCharles EldridgeJohn Reynolds
Anders RandolfAnders Randolf'Tug' Riley, a Convict
George CooperGeorge Cooper'Red' Hall, the Burglar

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