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The Law of Compensation is 1917 American silent drama film based on a story by Wilson Mizner and directed by Joseph A. Golden. The film starred Norma Talmadge, who played a dual role, Fred Esmelton, and Chester Barnett. It was produced by Joseph Schenck, the husband of its star Talmadge.
Original Release
04/01/1917
US Release
04/01/1917
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Norma Talmadge | Flora Graham / Ruth Graham |
| Fred Esmelton | John Graham / John Graham (as Frederick Esmelton) |
| Chester Barnett | Allen Hayes |
| John Charles | Frank Trevor |
| Sally Crute | Grace Benton |
| Fred Hearn | Henry Thurman / Henry Thurman (as Fred G. Hearn) |
| Mary Hall | Mrs. Wayne |
| Edwin Stanley | Raymond Wells |
| Robert Cummings | Horace Benton |
| Marie Reichardt | Undetermined Role |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Norma Talmadge | Flora Graham / Ruth Graham |
| Fred Esmelton | John Graham / John Graham (as Frederick Esmelton) |
| Chester Barnett | Allen Hayes |
| John Charles | Frank Trevor |
| Sally Crute | Grace Benton |
| Fred Hearn | Henry Thurman / Henry Thurman (as Fred G. Hearn) |
| Mary Hall | Mrs. Wayne |
| Edwin Stanley | Raymond Wells |
| Robert Cummings | Horace Benton |
| Marie Reichardt | Undetermined Role |
| Harry Burkhardt | Undetermined Role |
| Frank Dawson | Undetermined Role |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Joseph M. Schenck | Producer |
