The Law's Injustice (1916)
Nina, an Italian girl, works in Ashton Morris' factory; her wages are insufficient to provide for her sick little brother, and she lands in a loan shark's clutches; the debt steadily grows, and soon her wages are garnished. Morris tells her that nothing can be done as it is the law, but suggests an easier way out of it for her. Nina spurns his advances and Morris is more determined than ever to get her. The collector gives Nina no receipt when he collects her rent, and so she is forced to pay twice. She appeals to Morris, and he again tells her it is the law. Seeing that she is not yet ready to consent, he places temptation in her way by giving her work to do at home. Tom is taken worse, and Nina sells the materials entrusted to her care to buy medicine, but the child dies. As Nina sits alone in her grief the police come for her. Morris gives her a last chance, thinking she will surely yield, but the girl surprises him with a fierce denunciation and the acceptance of the prison term as a preference. Nina receives three years. She makes a scene in court and vows to get even with Morris. Her sentence served, Nina is befriended by an actress and becomes a singer at a roof garden. She learns that Morris is running for governor of the state, and she plans vengeance. She meets and falls in love with Morris' son Stanley, not knowing who he is. Stanley is managing his father's campaign and gives her a position in his office. Nina keeps close watch on him, and soon discovers that the vote of the Third District has been bought through the boss, McEwen. She informs the other party. On the eve of election day Stanley prepares the sworn statement of campaign expenses required by law. Nina gains access to his desk and purloins the vouchers, signed by Stanley, and gives them to the other side. Morris is elected. Stanley, overjoyed, proposes to Nina. She promises to give him an answer at the roof garden that night. When he goes he is arrested and Nina tells him that is the answer. Stanley faces a prison sentence, and Morris is disqualified. Nina realizes that her vengeance is not worth the remorse she feels for having betrayed her lover.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Edward Sloman | Director |
| Julian La Mothe | Writer |
| Siegmund Lubin | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Helen Wolcott | |
| George Routh | |
| Lee Shumway | |
| Adelaide Bronti |
