Plot Summary

Detective William Burke is assigned to capture George Watson, an escaped criminal. Six years of sleuthing discovers nothing, and Burke reports to the chief that he is unable to capture the fugitive from justice. During the six years Watson has prospered, and with his wife and family settles in a quiet dignified neighborhood.

Movie Details

Original Title
The Heart of the Law
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Richard Travers as George Watson

Richard Travers

George Watson

Ruth Stonehouse as Mrs. George Watson

Ruth Stonehouse

Mrs. George Watson

Otis Schaefer as The Watson Child

Otis Schaefer

The Watson Child

E.H. Calvert as Detective William Burke

E.H. Calvert

Detective William Burke

Lillian Drew as His Wife

Lillian Drew

His Wife

Master Calvert as Their son

Master Calvert

Their son

Charles Hitchcock as The Brakeman

Charles Hitchcock

The Brakeman

Production Companies

The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company