The Common Law

The Common Law

The Common Law

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The Common Law

1916

1h 10m

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Romance

Overview

Based on the Novel by Robert W. Chambers of New York City life among the upper-crust, Valerie West , artist/model and philosopher, undergoes much sorrow and joy, many trials and tribulations, and final triumph on her journey to become the living personification of sweet and noble womanhood.

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12 members

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Clara Kimball Young

Valerie West

Clara Kimball Young

Acting

Conway Tearle

Neville

Conway Tearle

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Paul Capellani

Querida

Paul Capellani

Acting

Edna Hunter

Rita

Edna Hunter

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Lillian Cook

Stephanie

Lillian Cook

Acting

Julia Stuart

Mrs. Neville

Julia Stuart

Acting

Edward Kimball

Mr. Neville

Edward Kimball

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Lydia Knott

Mrs. West

Lydia Knott

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D.J. Flanagan

Ogilvy

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Charles Craig

Unknown Role

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Edmund Mortimer

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Barry Whitcomb

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