The Forgotten Law(1922)
A dramatic and thrilling photo-drama of mother love, in which a cruel law sanctions the separation of mother and her child
The Forgotten Law Synopsis
Margaret Jarnette discovers that her husband Victor has been cheating on her and confronts him. Outraged, Victor has his lawyer rewrite his will so that in the event of his death, his brother Richard will get custody of his daughter Muriel, and his wife won't. When Victor dies shortly afterward, Richard suspects that Margaret had murdered him and takes custody of Muriel. However, he soon begins to suspect that things may not be quite as cut-and-dried as he thought they were.
The Forgotten Law (1922) is a drama film directed by James W. Horne, released on November 1, 1922 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Milton Sills, Jack Mulhall, Cleo Ridgely and Alec B. Francis. Viewers rate it 3.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- James W. Horne
- Writers:
- Joseph F. Poland, Caroline Abbot Stanley
- Production:
- Max Graf Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Forgotten Law Cast & Crew
Main cast
Milton Sills
as Richard Jarnette
Jack Mulhall
as Victor Jarnette
Cleo Ridgely
as Margaret
Alec B. Francis
as Judge Kirtley
Muriel Frances Dana
as Muriel
Alice Hollister
as Rosalie
Walter Law
as Detective
- Edneh Altemus
Edneh Altemus
as Flo
- Lucretia Harris
Lucretia Harris
as Mammy Cely
Key crew
Directed by James W. Horne, written by Joseph F. Poland and Caroline Abbot Stanley.
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The Forgotten Law Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Forgotten Law – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Forgotten Law?
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The main cast of The Forgotten Law (1922) includes Milton Sills, Jack Mulhall, Cleo Ridgely, Alec B. Francis and Muriel Frances Dana. The film was directed by James W. Horne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Forgotten Law released?
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The Forgotten Law was released on November 1, 1922 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is The Forgotten Law worth watching?
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The Forgotten Law (1922) holds an average rating of 3.3 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.