The Unwritten Law | |
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Directed by | Edward LeSaint |
Written by | Tom J. Hopkins (story, screenplay) |
Produced by | Columbia Pictures |
Starring | Elaine Hammerstein |
Cinematography | Frank B. Good |
Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 65 mins. |
Country | USA |
Language | Silent (English titles) |
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