The Law and the Woman_
Although Margaret and Julian Rolfe are deeply in love, Rolfe has a bit of a past. At one time he had befriended Clara Foster, a woman of the streets. When he discovers that his ward Phil Long is about to wed Clara, he tries to stop him. But he finds that Long and Clara have already married, so he heads back home. When Phil is found murdered, Rolfe is arrested and tried for the crime.
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Betty Compson, William P. Carleton, Cleo Ridgely
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Law and the Woman was released 104 years ago in 1922.
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Although Margaret and Julian Rolfe are deeply in love, Rolfe has a bit of a past. At one time he had befriended Clara Foster, a woman of the streets. When he...
The Law and the Woman is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 10m.
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What is The Law and the Woman about?
Although Margaret and Julian Rolfe are deeply in love, Rolfe has a bit of a past. At one time he had befriended Clara Foster, a woman of the streets. When he discovers that his ward Phil Long is about to wed Clara, he tries to stop him. But he finds that Long and Clara have already married, so he heads back home. When Phil is found murdered, Rolfe is arrested and tried for the crime.
How long is The Law and the Woman?
The Law and the Woman has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Who stars in The Law and the Woman?
The cast of The Law and the Woman includes Betty Compson, William P. Carleton, Cleo Ridgely, Casson Ferguson, Henry A. Barrows.
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Drama