The Law of Compensation
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| Directed by | Joseph A. Golden, Julius Steger |
| Produced by | Joseph Schenck |
Running time | 72 |
| Country | USA |
| Language | Silent..English intertitles |
The Law of Compensation is 1917 preachy drama based on a story by Wilson Mizner, produced by Joseph Schenck, husband of its star, Normal Talmadge, directed by Joseph A. Golden and starring Norma Talmadge, Fred Esmelton and Chester Barnett.
Plot
While her husband (Chester Barnett) is out of town, Ruth (Talmadge) is approached by Wells (Edwin Stanley), a small-time song plugger. He claims that he can make a musical comedy star of her if she will come up with some money. But when she tries to ante up the funds, her father (Frederick Esmelton) takes her aside and tells her the story of her mother (also played by Talmadge) who found herself in a similar situation. Her mother ran off with a man, Trevor (John Charles), who later deserted her; after her death, Ruth's father tracked Trevor down and killed him. With all of this in mind, Ruth wisely decides to send Wells on his way.
Cast
- Norma Talmadge
- Fred Esmelton
- Chester Barnett
- John Charles
- Sally Crute
- Fred Hearn
- Robert W. Cummings
References
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