The Common Law (1916)
Based on the Novel by Robert W. Chambers of New York City life among the upper-crust, Valerie West , artist/model and philosopher, undergoes much sorrow and joy, many trials and tribulations, and final triumph on her journey to become the living personification of sweet and noble womanhood.
Director: Albert Capellani
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Clara Kimball Young as Valerie West |
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Conway Tearle as Neville |
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Paul Capellani as Querida |
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Edna Hunter as Rita |
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Lillian Cook as Stephanie |
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Julia Stuart as Mrs. Neville |
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Edward Kimball as Mr. Neville |
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Lydia Knott as Mrs. West |
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D.J. Flanagan as Ogilvy |
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Charles Craig as |
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Edmund Mortimer as |
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Barry Whitcomb as |
| Writing | Robert W. Chambers | Novel |
| Directing | Albert Capellani | Director |
| Writing | Beryl Morhange | Writer |
| Production | Clara Kimball Young | Producer |
| Camera | Jacques Montéran | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Hal Young | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Henri Ménessier | Assistant Director |
| Crew | Lewis J. Selznick | Presenter |