The Unwritten Law (1925 film)

The Unwritten Law is an extant 1925 silent film crime melodrama directed by Edward LeSaint and starring Elaine Hammerstein. It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures. In the UK distribution was handled by Film Booking Offices of America.^[1][2]

The Unwritten Law
Elaine Hammerstein and Forrest Stanley in a publicity photo for the film
Directed by	Edward LeSaint
Written by	Tom J. Hopkins (story, screenplay)
Produced by	Columbia Pictures
Starring	Elaine Hammerstein
Cinematography	Frank B. Good
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures
Release date	August 1, 1925 (1925-08-01)
Running time	65 mins.
Country	USA
Language	Silent (English titles)

Edward Lorusso produced the film for video in 2023 with a score by David Drazin.

Cast

• Elaine Hammerstein - Helen Merritt
• Forrest Stanley - Jack Wayne
• William V. Mong - Colonel Merritt
• Mary Alden - Miss Grant
• Charles Clary - John Randall
• Johnny Fox - Office Boy
• William A. Carroll - Mr. Smart

Preservation status

• Prints survive at George Eastman House and The Library of Congress.^[3][4]