The Law of Compensation(1917)
The Law of Compensation Synopsis
A young wife, tempted to leave her husband for a song plugger who promises he'll make her a Broadway star, is told her father's life story and of the choices her mother made before her tragic death.
The Law of Compensation (1917) is a drama film directed by Joseph A. Golden, released on April 1, 1917 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Norma Talmadge, Fred Esmelton, Chester Barnett and John Charles. Viewers rate it 3.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph A. Golden
- Writers:
- Wilson Mizner, Edna G. Riley
- Producers:
- Joseph M. Schenck
- Cinematographer:
- John Urie
- Production:
- Norma Talmadge Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Law of Compensation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Norma Talmadge
as Flora Graham / Ruth Graham
Fred Esmelton
as John Graham (as Frederick Esmelton)
Chester Barnett
as Allen Hayes
John Charles
as Frank Trevor
Sally Crute
as Grace Benton
- Fred Hearn
Fred Hearn
as Henry Thurman (as Fred G. Hearn)
- Mary Hall
Mary Hall
as Mrs. Wayne
Edwin Stanley
as Raymond Wells
Robert Cummings
as Horace Benton
Key crew
Directed by Joseph A. Golden, written by Wilson Mizner and Edna G. Riley, produced by Joseph M. Schenck.
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The Law of Compensation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Law of Compensation – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Law of Compensation online?
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Who stars in The Law of Compensation?
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The main cast of The Law of Compensation (1917) includes Norma Talmadge, Fred Esmelton, Chester Barnett, John Charles and Sally Crute. The film was directed by Joseph A. Golden. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Law of Compensation released?
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The Law of Compensation was released on April 1, 1917 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is The Law of Compensation worth watching?
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The Law of Compensation (1917) holds an average rating of 3.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.