The Law of the North (1917)

The Law of the North

1917

Drama Adventure

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Burton George

Edward H. Griffith

Cast

Charles Sutton as Lt. Robert Graham

Fred Jones as Pierre Beaubin

Pat O'Malley as Cpl. John Emerson

Richard Tucker as The Rt. Hon. Reginald Annesley

Robert Kegerreis as Ba'Tiste

Sally Crute as Marie Beaubin

Shirley Mason as Edith Graham