The Law of Compensation (1917)
- Directed by
- Julius Steger, Joseph A. Golden
- Genre
- drama film, silent film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Rating
- 3.7 of 10 from 3 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A woman plays a dual role in this silent drama about two people who might be related. The story follows their intersecting lives and the consequences of past actions.
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What happens
The Law of Compensation is 1917 American silent drama film based on a story by Wilson Mizner and directed by Joseph A. Golden. The film starred Norma Talmadge, who played a dual role, Fred Esmelton, and Chester Barnett. It was produced by Joseph Schenck, the husband of its star Talmadge. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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