Outside the Law
Watch TrailerSilent Madden and his daughter Molly have left the criminal underworld of San Francisco thanks to the wise teachings of Chang Low, a Confucian master. But the evil Black Mike Sylva is determined to frame Madden to avenge a mistake from the past…
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1921 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller |
| Director | Tod Browning |
| Runtime | 76 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (20 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic duel between light and shadow, relying on the contrast between Chang Low's wisdom and Black Mike's ruthless ambition. It explores themes of redemption and the inescapable past through the visual language of early cinema.
What lingers after viewing is a poignant thriller where the romantic subplot adds a layer of tender humanity to the criminal intrigue. The question of whether one can truly escape their history resonates deeply. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Tod Browning
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Watch in a quiet room, immersed in the atmosphere of silent-era suspense and moral drama.
🎭 Cast
Priscilla Dean
Molly Madden (Silky Moll)
Wheeler Oakman
'Dapper Bill' Ballard
Lon Chaney
Ah Wing / 'Black Mike' Sylva
Ralph Lewis
'Silent' Madden
E. Alyn Warren
Chang Lo
Stanley Goethals
The Kid Across the Hall
Melbourne MacDowell
Morgan Spencer
Wilton Taylor
Inspector
John George
Humpy (uncredited)
Stanton Heck
Police Officer (uncredited)
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