The Wheel of the Law

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The Wheel of the Law
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Directed by George D. Baker
Charles J. Hunt (ass't director)
Written by Katharine Kavanaugh (scenario)
Produced by B. A. Rolfe
Starring Emily Stevens
Production
company
Distributed byMetro Pictures
Release date
  • September 18, 1916 (1916-09-18)
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

The Wheel of the Law is a lost [1] 1916 American silent drama film produced and distributed by Metro Pictures and starring Emily Stevens. It was directed by George D. Baker. [2]

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References

  1. "Wheel Of The Law". Lcweb2.loc.gov. 21 October 2017. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
  2. "Detail view of Movies Page". Afi.com. Retrieved 21 October 2017.