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The Edge of the Law
The Edge of the Law

The Edge of the Law

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DramaCrime

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

50 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

24 September 1917

Country

United States of America

Cast

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

Jack Dill

Pliny Drew (as J. Webster Dill)

Betty Schade

Betty Schade

Stella Farnsworth

M.W. Testa

M.W. Testa

Pop Hogland

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