The Common Law (1916 film)

The Common Law is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Albert Capellani and starring Clara Kimball Young, Conway Tearle, and Paul Capellani.^[1] It was made at Fort Lee and distributed by the newly formed Selznick Pictures. Shortly afterwards the company switched production to Hollywood.

The Common Law
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Directed by	Albert Capellani
Written by	Beryl Morhange
Based on	The Common Law 1911 novel by Robert W. Chambers
Produced by	Clara Kimball Young Lewis J. Selznick
Starring	Clara Kimball Young Conway Tearle Paul Capellani
Cinematography	Jacques Montéran Hal Young
Production company	Clara Kimball Young Film Corporation
Distributed by	Selznick Distributing Corporation
Release date	October 15, 1916 (1916-10-15)
Running time	7 reels
Country	United States
Language	Silent (English intertitles)

Plot summary

Cast

• Clara Kimball Young as Valerie West
• Conway Tearle as Neville
• Paul Capellani as Querida
• Edna Hunter as Rita
• Lillian Cook as Stephanie
• Julia Stuart as Mrs. Neville
• Edward Kimball as Mr. Neville
• Lydia Knott as Mrs. West
• D.J. Flanagan as Ogilvy