The Law of the Lawless


1923

Film Details

Release Date
Jul 22, 1923
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Famous Players--Lasky
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "The Law of the Lawless" by Konrad Bercovici in his Ghitza, and Other Romanc es of Gypsy Blood (New York, 1921).

Synopsis

Sahande, a Tartar girl placed on the block to be sold, is bought by Costa, a Gypsy chief who outbids Sahande's fiancé, Sender. Costa marries the infuriated Sahande but agrees to give her 10 days in which either to return his love or have Sender fight him. Before the 10 days expire Sender and 30 of his men overtake Costa and imprison him in a tower. When a fire starts there, Sahande realizes she loves Costa and rescues him.

Film Details

Release Date
Jul 22, 1923
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Famous Players--Lasky
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "The Law of the Lawless" by Konrad Bercovici in his Ghitza, and Other Romanc es of Gypsy Blood (New York, 1921).

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