Such Is the Law

1930•1h 28m

Drama

British drama centered on a mother's desperate attempts to save her daughter's failing marriage as the film explores family loyalty, domestic conflict, and the social pressures surrounding divorce during the early 1930s.

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Production

Stoll Picture Productions

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Kate Cutler

Annie Pearson/Mother

Frances Day

Wife

C. Aubrey Smith

James Whittaker

Lady Tree

Granny

Carl Harbord

Vivian Fairfax

Miriam Seegar

Other Woman

Wyndham Standing

Doctor

Nancy Price

Aunt

Maud Gill

Aunt's Maid

Janice Adair

Marjorie Majoribanks

Bert Coote

Sir George

Pamela Carme

Mrs. Marjoribanks

Frank Goldsmith

Stephen Pendleton

Rex Maurice

Philip Carberry

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