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In the Name of the Law

  • 1922
  • 1h 10m
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In the Name of the Law (1922)
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The oldest son of a San Francisco Policeman is accused of theft. The officer's wife, brother, and step-sister attempt to help repay the money. The family goes through various misfortunes and... Read allThe oldest son of a San Francisco Policeman is accused of theft. The officer's wife, brother, and step-sister attempt to help repay the money. The family goes through various misfortunes and takes a nasty turn when officer O'Hare shoots his second oldest son Johnny during a bank ... Read allThe oldest son of a San Francisco Policeman is accused of theft. The officer's wife, brother, and step-sister attempt to help repay the money. The family goes through various misfortunes and takes a nasty turn when officer O'Hare shoots his second oldest son Johnny during a bank robbery. Johnny must go on trial. A spectacular trial ensues followed by a happy ending.

  • Director
    • Emory Johnson
  • Writers
    • Emilie Johnson
    • Carroll Owen
  • Stars
    • Ben Alexander
    • Josephine Adair
    • Johnny Thompson
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    6.6/10
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    • Director
      • Emory Johnson
    • Writers
      • Emilie Johnson
      • Carroll Owen
    • Stars
      • Ben Alexander
      • Josephine Adair
      • Johnny Thompson
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    Ben Alexander
    Ben Alexander
    • Harry O'Hara - age 9, prologue
    Josephine Adair
    Josephine Adair
    • Mary - age 6, prologue
    Johnny Thompson
    • Johnnie O'Hara - age 8, prologue
    Jean Adair
    • Young Mrs. O'Hara - prologue
    Ralph Lewis
    Ralph Lewis
    • Patrick O'Hara
    Claire McDowell
    Claire McDowell
    • Mrs. O'Hara
    Ella Hall
    Ella Hall
    • Mary - age 18
    Emory Johnson
    Emory Johnson
    • Harry O'Hara - age 22
    Johnnie Walker
    Johnnie Walker
    • Johnnie O'Hara - age 20
    Richard Morris
    Richard Morris
    • Mr. Lucas
    John C. Calhoun
    Jeanne Carpenter
    Jeanne Carpenter
    • Director
      • Emory Johnson
    • Writers
      • Emilie Johnson
      • Carroll Owen
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      Ralph Lewis, in the role of a policeman, directed traffic on Market Street in San Francisco for almost an hour.

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    • Release date
      • May 15, 1923 (Denmark)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 法の名の許に
    • Filming locations
      • San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Emory Johnson Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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