According to Law
According to Law

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According to Law

1916
Movie
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English

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Director: John H. CollinsGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film tells the story of a young lawyer who finds himself in a moral dilemma when he is entrusted with a large sum of money belonging to his client. He struggles with his conscience as he considers the temptation to use the funds for his own personal gain. The narrative explores themes of integrity, temptation, and the consequences of one's choices.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1916, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain with modern metrics. However, its release indicates it was produced and distributed, suggesting it met the standards of the era. Information on audience reception from that period is also scarce.

What Reviewers Say

  • Information on specific reviewer sentiments from this era is largely unavailable.

  • The film's existence suggests it was considered a competent production for its time.

  • The themes of morality and legal ethics would have been relevant to audiences.

Google audience: Due to the age of the film, there are no available Google user reviews or summaries.

Fun Fact

Lillian Gish, a major star of the silent film era, had a small role in this film, though it is not one of her most famous works.

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