The Law of the Sea
1931 film
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The Law of the Sea is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Otto Brower, and starring William Farnum, Sally Blane and Rex Bell, as well as Priscilla Dean in one of her last films.[1][2] Produced by Chadwick Pictures and originally distributed through Monogram Pictures, the film has had several video releases such as on VHS from Grapevine.
Paul Jones (dialogue)
Trem Carr
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| Directed by | Otto Brower |
| Written by | Lee Chadwick (story, adaptation) Paul Jones (dialogue) |
| Produced by | I.E. Chadwick Trem Carr |
| Starring | William Farnum Sally Blane Rex Bell Priscilla Dean Ralph Ince |
| Cinematography | Archie Stout |
| Edited by | Carl Pierson |
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| Distributed by | Monogram Pictures |
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Running time | 64 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
Captain Len Andrews, his wife Jane, and their young son Cole are rescued at sea by Captain Marty Drake. However, Drake assaults Jane, leading to a confrontation that blinds Len and leaves both Len and Cole stranded. Devastated by the events, Jane takes her own life.
Years later, Cole, now a member of the Harbor Fire Patrol, is engaged to Betty Merton. When Drake, now a wealthy man, reappears and becomes infatuated with Betty, Len recognizes him. The tension culminates in a final confrontation where Len seeks revenge, bringing justice for the wrongs committed against his family.
Cast
- William Farnum as Captain Len Andrews
- Sally Blane as Betty Merton
- Rex Bell as Cole Andrews
- Priscilla Dean as Jane Andrews
- Ralph Ince as Marty Drake
- Eve Southern as Estelle
- Wally Albright as Cole Andrews-as a child
- Jack Rube Clifford as First Mate (unbilled)
- Heinie Conklin - Fireman (unbilled)
- Kit Guard - Seaman (unbilled)
- Jack Roper - Seaman (unbilled)
- Syd Saylor - Sailor (unbilled)
