The Wheel of the Law_
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.
Starring
Emily Stevens, Frank Mills, Harry Davenport
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Wheel of the Law was released 110 years ago in 1916.
Overview
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 w...
The Wheel of the Law is a Drama, Crime film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (10)
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
RR
Roma Raymond
Pearl Le Claire
JN
Jerome N. Wilson
Jimmy McClane
KM
Kalman Matus
TM
Thomas McGrath
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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.
How long is The Wheel of the Law?
The Wheel of the Law has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Wheel of the Law?
The cast of The Wheel of the Law includes Emily Stevens, Frank Mills, Harry Davenport, Raymond McKee, Edwin Holt.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime