The Natural Law
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Charles H. France
Director
Marguerite Courtot
Ruth Stanley
Howard Hall
Dr. Webster
George Larkin
Jack Bowling
Jack Ellis
Judge White
Charles H. France
Hon. George Stanley
Film Details
Release Date
Jan
1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
France Films, Inc.
Distribution Company
State Rights
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play The Natural Law by Howard Hall (New York, 3 Apr 1915).
Synopsis
Although engaged to the elderly Dr. Webster, when Ruth Stanley meets athlete Jack Bowling, the two young people are immediately attracted to each other. While Webster is out of town on business, Ruth and Jack find themselves unable to control their desire, and so the doctor returns to find Ruth pregnant and begging him for an abortion. Webster refuses and attempts to arrange a marriage between Jack and Ruth, but Ruth is too proud and refuses. Jack is forced to leave Ruth to join his teammates in the international games, but upon his return, he continues his suit. To test Jack's love, Webster tells him that he has aborted Ruth's baby and when Jack, outraged, threatens to sue the doctor, Ruth finally relents and accepts Jack's love.
Director
Charles H. France
Director
Cast
Marguerite Courtot
Ruth Stanley
Howard Hall
Dr. Webster
George Larkin
Jack Bowling
Jack Ellis
Judge White
Charles H. France
Hon. George Stanley
Lila Blow
Mrs. Stanley
Gordon Gray
Fred Dolan
Leah Peck
Stella Forbush
Crew
Film Details
Release Date
Jan
1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
France Films, Inc.
Distribution Company
State Rights
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play The Natural Law by Howard Hall (New York, 3 Apr 1915).
