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  2. Under the Shadow of the Law

Under the Shadow of the Law

1913
20m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1913

Runtime

20m

Storyline

In this picture it is shown how a convict's life still remains under the ban of the law, even after the expiration of his term. With the detective continually on his track, he is able to save both a young woman's honor and her weak brother from the hands of a designing employer.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
20m
Aug 7, 1913
Languages
No Language
Director
Anthony O'Sullivan
Production
Biograph Company
Biograph Company
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Harry Carey

Harry Carey

The Convict

Charles West

Charles West

John Haywood - a Clerk

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

John Haywood's Sister

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Charles Darnton - the Employer

Walter Miller

Walter Miller

The Bookkeeper

Kate Toncray

Kate Toncray

The Mother

John T. Dillon

The Doctor

Nan Christy

A Nurse

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