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
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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