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The Edge of the Law
The Edge of the Law
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The Edge of the Law

1917
50m
Drama
Crime

Status

Released

Release

1917

Runtime

50m

Storyline

Nancy Glenn is a pupil in Pop Hogland's school for crooks. When, attired as a boy named "Spider", Nancy fails at her lessons as a pickpocket, Pop decides to pair her with Pliny Drew, a graduate thief and swindler.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
50m
Sep 24, 1917
Director
Louis Chaudet
Production
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Ruth Stonehouse

Ruth Stonehouse

Nancy Glenn

Lloyd Whitlock

Lloyd Whitlock

Ralph Harding

Lydia Yeamans Titus

Lydia Yeamans Titus

Mrs. Harding

Harry Dunkinson

Harry Dunkinson

Spike (as Henry Dunkinson)

Jack Dill

Pliny Drew (as J. Webster Dill)

Betty Schade

Betty Schade

Stella Farnsworth

M.W. Testa

Pop Hogland

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