The Common Law

1916•1h 10m

DramaRomance

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.

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Clara Kimball Young Film Corporation

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Cast

Clara Kimball Young

Valerie West

Conway Tearle

Neville

Paul Capellani

Querida

Edna Hunter

Rita

Lillian Cook

Stephanie

Julia Stuart

Mrs. Neville

Edward Kimball

Mr. Neville

Lydia Knott

Mrs. West

D.J. Flanagan

Ogilvy

Charles Craig

Edmund Mortimer

Barry Whitcomb

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