The Heart of the Law

The Heart of the Law

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 9, 1913

Runtime

0h 11m

Genres

Crime

Original Title

The Heart of the Law

Production Companies

The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company

Description

Detective William Burke is assigned to capture George Watson, an escaped criminal. Six years of sleuthing discovers nothing, and Burke reports to the chief that he is unable to capture the fugitive from justice. During the six years Watson has prospered, and with his wife and family settles in a quiet dignified neighborhood.