The Wheel of the Law (1916)

10.0/10 50 min Drama Crime

Overview

Broadway star Mona Mainard retires from the stage for marriage to rising attorney John Norton and watches his career climb. Over time she becomes concerned with his at times unscrupulous ways of getting convictions. When her brother is accused of murder Norton refuses to give up the case despite being aware of his innocence because a victory could land him the governorship. Mona takes extreme steps to bring him to his senses and exonerate her brother.

Cast

Emily Stevens

Mona Mainard

Frank Mills

John Norton

Harry Davenport

John Daniels

Raymond McKee

Tommy Mainard

Edwin Holt

'Big' Bill Ryan

Charles Eldridge

Frank Willis

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