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The Hidden Law

  • 1916
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William Clifford in The Hidden Law (1916)
Drama

John Carlton is a writer and genius. After superhuman effort against the obstacles of poverty, he finishes his play. Being too poor to copyright it, he submits it to a producer, and in the s... Read allJohn Carlton is a writer and genius. After superhuman effort against the obstacles of poverty, he finishes his play. Being too poor to copyright it, he submits it to a producer, and in the stress of the moment, accepts as payment $100. The play is the talk of the hour and Carlton... Read allJohn Carlton is a writer and genius. After superhuman effort against the obstacles of poverty, he finishes his play. Being too poor to copyright it, he submits it to a producer, and in the stress of the moment, accepts as payment $100. The play is the talk of the hour and Carlton, knowing of its immense drawing powers, and being discouraged by the return of his book f... Read all

  • Writer
    • Theodosia Harris
  • Stars
    • William Clifford
    • Patricia Palmer
    • John Oaker
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    • Writer
      • Theodosia Harris
    • Stars
      • William Clifford
      • Patricia Palmer
      • John Oaker
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    William Clifford
    William Clifford
    • John Carlton
    Patricia Palmer
    Patricia Palmer
    • Wanda Holmes
    • (as Margaret Gibson)
    John Oaker
    • Dick Arliss
    Fred Montague
    • Henry Richter
    • (as Frederick Montague)
    Robert Kenyon
    • Carl Holmes
    Mae Adams
    • Mildred Holmes
    Marie Gavette
    • Kara
    Doris Baker
    Doris Baker
    • Wanda Holmes - as a child
    Pauline Williams
    • Mrs. Arliss
    • Writer
      • Theodosia Harris
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    • Release date
      • March 25, 1916 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Production companies
      • David Horsley Productions
      • Centaur Film Company
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      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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