Love or Justice
Promising young lawyer Jack Dunn,, becomes a victim of drugs and loses his standing in the legal world. He passes his idle hours in the slums where he meets Nan Bishop, an underworld figure. Nan's influence helps to make a man out of Dunn and with her help he breaks his dependence on drugs and is successful in obtaining a position as a criminal lawyer. Years later, they meet again in a courtroom. Nan has been falsely accused of murder and Dunn is the prosecuting attorney. Learning that Dunn's professional future depends on his winning the case, Nan pleads guilty, but, at the last minute, the real criminal is discovered and Nan is cleared of the crime. She then accepts Dunn's offer of marriage and together they look forward to a happy future.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1917 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Walter Edwards |
| Runtime | 63 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic melodrama from the fall and redemption of its protagonist, relying on stark contrasts between the legal world and the underworld. It explores the power of influence, both destructive and salvific, in shaping a man's fate.
What lingers after the courtroom drama subsides is the quiet strength of a sacrifice almost made, and the profound impact of a love that demands everything. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Walter Edwards
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Best enjoyed as a cozy, classic melodrama with a touch of moral complexity.
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