The Common Law (1923)
Valerie West, a beautiful artist's model, falls for wealthy artist Louis Neville. However, his aristocratic family doesn't approve of the relationship and persuades Valerie to promise that she won't marry him. She does, however, tell Louis that she will become his common-law wife on a certain date the following summer. Complications ensue.
Director: George Archainbaud
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Corinne Griffith as Valerie West |
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Conway Tearle as Louis Neville |
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Elliott Dexter as José Querida |
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Hobart Bosworth as Henry Neville |
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Bryant Washburn as John Burleson |
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Doris May as Stephanie |
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Harry Myers as Cardemon |
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Miss DuPont as Lily Neville |
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Phyllis Haver as Rita Terris |
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Wally Van as Samuel Ogilvy |
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Dagmar Godowsky as Mazie |
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Lillian Lawrence as Martha Neville |
| Directing | George Archainbaud | Director |
| Writing | George Archainbaud | Story |
| Writing | Edward J. Montagne | Writer |
| Writing | Robert W. Chambers | Novel |