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Held by the Law

19271h 16mEdward Laemmle

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"A Murder in a Moment of Passion-The Victim's Best Friend Accused-Condemned-While the Murderer Makes Love to His Unknowing Daughter."

Tom Sinclair sets out to clear his fiancée's father after he is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to hang for a murder actually committed by Tom's treacherous cousin, Boris Morton.

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What is Held by the Law (1927) about?

Tom Sinclair sets out to clear his fiancée's father after he is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to hang for a murder actually committed by Tom's treacherous cousin, Boris Morton.

Who stars in Held by the Law?

Held by the Law stars Ralph Lewis (George Travis), Johnnie Walker (Tom Sinclair), Marguerite De La Motte (Mary Travis), Robert Ober (Boris Morton), Fred Kelsey (Detective). The film was directed by Edward Laemmle.

How long is Held by the Law?

Held by the Law has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1927.

Where can I watch Held by the Law?

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