The Heart of the Law (1913)

The Heart of the Law

1913

Crime

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Cast

Charles Hitchcock as The Brakeman

E.H. Calvert as Detective William Burke

Lillian Drew as His Wife

Master Calvert as Their son

Otis Schaefer as The Watson Child

Richard Travers as George Watson

Ruth Stonehouse as Mrs. George Watson