The Law of the North

The Law of the North

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 2, 1917

Runtime

0h 50m

Genres

Drama, Adventure

User Score

60%

Original Title

The Law of the North

Production Companies

Thomas A. Edison, Inc.

Director

Edward H. Griffith

Description

When Edith Graham returns from school to live with her father, Lieutenant Graham, at a Northwest Mounted Police post in Hudson's Bay, she finds herself courted by two suitors, Corporal John Emerson and Reginald Annesley, the latter of whom is a wealthy purchasing agent for the post. Annesley however is also involved with the half-breed Marie. When Marie tells him she is carrying his child Annesley kills her and attempts to frame Emerson. However, Edith is suspicious and sets out to find the truth.