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The Law and His Son

The Law and His Son

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Drama

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In this film one is shown the contrast of two fathers. One father refuses to believe his son guiltless, while the other, fully realizing the weakness of his son, struggles to save him from further disgrace. In this attempt he exonerates the innocent youth, but at the same time exposes the guilt of his own son.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

11 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

22 September 1913

Country

United States of America

Cast

Harry Carey

Harry Carey

Manning

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

Marguerite, Manning's Sister

Hector V. Sarno

Hector V. Sarno

In Club (uncredited)

James Cooley

James Cooley

The Guilty Son

William J. Butler

William J. Butler

The Outcast Son's Father

Frank Evans

Frank Evans

Prison Official

Harold Hartsell

Harold Hartsell

Manning's Father

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