The Wheel of the Law (1916)
Broadway star Mona Mainard retires from the stage for marriage to rising attorney John Norton and watches his career climb. Over time she becomes concerned with his at times unscrupulous ways of getting convictions. When her brother is accused of murder Norton refuses to give up the case despite being aware of his innocence because a victory could land him the governorship. Mona takes extreme steps to bring him to his senses and exonerate her brother.
Director: George D. Baker
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 18, 1916
Cast
- Emily Stevens - Mona Mainard
- Frank Mills - John Norton
- Harry Davenport - John Daniels
- Raymond McKee - Tommy Mainard
- Edwin Holt - 'Big' Bill Ryan
- Charles Eldridge - Frank Willis
- Roma Raymond - Pearl Le Claire
- Jerome N. Wilson - Jimmy McClane
- Kalman Matus
- Thomas McGrath
Screenplay
- Katharine Kavanaugh (Scenario Writer)
Production: Rolfe Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: George D. Baker
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wheel of the Law about?
- Broadway star Mona Mainard retires from the stage for marriage to rising attorney John Norton and watches his career climb. Over time she becomes concerned with his at times unscrupulous ways of getting convictions. When her brother is accused of murder Norton refuses to give up the case despite being aware of his innocence because a victory could land him the governorship. Mona takes extreme steps to bring him to his senses and exonerate her brother.
- Who directed The Wheel of the Law?
- The Wheel of the Law was directed by George D. Baker.
- Who stars in The Wheel of the Law?
- The Wheel of the Law stars Emily Stevens, Frank Mills, Harry Davenport, Raymond McKee, Edwin Holt, Charles Eldridge.
- How long is The Wheel of the Law?
- The Wheel of the Law has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Wheel of the Law?
- The Wheel of the Law is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was The Wheel of the Law produced?
- The Wheel of the Law was produced in United States of America.