Within the Law (1923 film)

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Within the Law
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Theatrical poster
Directed by Frank Lloyd
Written by Frances Marion (scenario)
Based onWithin the Law; a Melodrama in Four Acts
1917 play
by Bayard Veiller
Produced by Joseph Schenck
Starring Norma Talmadge
Cinematography Tony Gaudio
Norbert Brodine
Edited by Hal C. Kern
Distributed by Associated First National
Release date
  • April 30, 1923 (1923-04-30)
Running time
8 reels; 8,034 feet
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

Within the Law is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by Frank Lloyd and starring Norma Talmadge. In 2009, the film was released on DVD along with Talmadge's 1926 film Kiki . Jane Cowl had starred in the original 1912 Broadway production of Bayard Veiller's play of the same name about a young woman who is sent to prison and comes out seeking revenge. [1] [2]

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