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Law or Loyalty

Name: Law or Loyalty
Director: Lawson Harris
Released: 1926
Rating: 1.8
Cast: Ray Brooks, James Steven, Buddy Duey, Thomas Price, Steve Ludlow

1926Lawson HarrisIMDb: 1.8/10

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Lawson Harris

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George Fox

Bert Tracy

Dick Sutherland

Dolores Dorian

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Law or Loyalty Review: A Western Drama of Honor and Betrayal

Short answer: Yes, but it’s a challenging watch with its morally ambiguous characters and complex plot. 'Law or Loyalty' is a Western drama that delves into the lives of individuals who find themselves in morally ambiguous situations, making it a compelling yet daunting film to watch. If you are a fan of Westerns with ...

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#743Archive Rank#475

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Law or Loyalty FAQ

The movie Law or Loyalty was directed by Lawson Harris.

Law or Loyalty was released in the year 1926.

Law or Loyalty has an IMDb rating of 1.8 out of 10.

Law or Loyalty is a movie from United States.

Law or Loyalty is categorised as Drama, Adventure in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Law or Loyalty features George Fox, Bert Tracy, Dick Sutherland, Dolores Dorian.

The screenplay for Law or Loyalty was written by Lois Zellner, Robert Walker.

If you enjoy Law or Loyalty, you might also like The Hundredth Chance (1920), The Key to Power (1920), The Night Riders (1920), Man's Plaything (1920).

Yes, Law or Loyalty (1926) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Drama and Adventure qualities.

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Summary

Set in the rugged landscapes of the Canadian coast, 'Law or Loyalty' follows the story of Davis French, a dedicated member of the Northwest Mounted Police, and his turbulent journey to marry his sweetheart, Jean Dupres, amidst a series of unexpected events. When Davis is transferred away, Jean travels to their meeting point alone and is forced to seek shelter and protection from the nefarious Timber Wolf. A brutal encounter at the cabin sees Jean rescued by Pierre Santoi, who, in a fit of rage, kills Timber Wolf. Davis, despite his reluctance, arrests Pierre, who is acquitted of murder due to justifiable self-defense. Reunited with Jean, Davis and Pierre part ways, with Pierre heading to the frontier. The film explores themes of honor, duty, and love in a Western setting, with a complex interplay of characters and their moral choices.

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Davis French, a stalwart member of the Northwest Mounted Police, is ordered to the coast and is therefore unable to keep an appointment to be married with his sweetheart, Jean Dupres. He writes to her, but she does not receive the letter. She arrives at the appointed meeting place, alone and broke, and must accept the hospitality of a despicable character known only as the "Timber Wolf." When Timber Wolf attacks Jean in her cabin, Pierre Santoi, a fine fellow who has fallen in love with her, kills him with a knife. Pierre takes to the woods and meets up with Davis, an old friend, who reluctantly arrests him. Davis takes Pierre back to stand trial and is instrumental in obtaining a verdict of justifiable homicide; Davis is reunited with Jean, and Pierre sets out for the white frontier.

Review Excerpt

"Short answer: Yes, but it’s a challenging watch with its morally ambiguous characters and complex plot. 'Law or Loyalty' is a Western drama that delves into the lives of individuals who find themselves in morally ambiguous situations, making it a compelling yet daunting film to watch. If you are a fan of Westerns with depth and nuance, this film is for you. However, it may not be for those seeking a straightforward tale of good versus evil. This film works because... The film’s strength lies i..."

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