The Law of the Sea

For ocean law, see Law of the sea.

The Law of the Sea is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Otto Brower, and starring William Farnum, Sally Blane and Rex Bell, as well as Priscilla Dean in one of her last films.^[1][2] Produced by Chadwick Pictures and originally distributed through Monogram Pictures, the film has had several video releases such as on VHS from Grapevine.

The Law of the Sea
Directed by	Otto Brower
Written by	Lee Chadwick (story, adaptation) Paul Jones (dialogue)
Produced by	I.E. Chadwick Trem Carr
Starring	William Farnum Sally Blane Rex Bell Priscilla Dean Ralph Ince
Cinematography	Archie Stout
Edited by	Carl Pierson
Production company	Chadwick Pictures
Distributed by	Monogram Pictures
Release date	December 15, 1931 (1931-12-15)
Running time	64 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

Captain Len Andrews, his wife Jane, and their young son Cole are rescued at sea by Captain Marty Drake. However, Drake assaults Jane, leading to a confrontation that blinds Len and leaves both Len and Cole stranded. Devastated by the events, Jane takes her own life.

Years later, Cole, now a member of the Harbor Fire Patrol, is engaged to Betty Merton. When Drake, now a wealthy man, reappears and becomes infatuated with Betty, Len recognizes him. The tension culminates in a final confrontation where Len seeks revenge, bringing justice for the wrongs committed against his family.

Cast

• William Farnum as Captain Len Andrews
• Sally Blane as Betty Merton
• Rex Bell as Cole Andrews
• Priscilla Dean as Jane Andrews
• Ralph Ince as Marty Drake
• Eve Southern as Estelle
• Wally Albright as Cole Andrews-as a child
• Jack Rube Clifford as First Mate (unbilled)
• Heinie Conklin - Fireman (unbilled)
• Kit Guard - Seaman (unbilled)
• Jack Roper - Seaman (unbilled)
• Syd Saylor - Sailor (unbilled)