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Lawful Larceny (1923)

NR · 1923-07-22 · 1h 0m · EN
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A modern Cleopatra steals happiness and honor from the home and laughs at the law. But a clever wife hits back in amazing fashion, and has the last laugh.

During his wife's absence, Andrew Dorsey is snared by Vivian Hepburn, owner of a crooked gambling house, and her silent partner, Guy Tarlow. Dorsey loses so much money that Vivian persuades him to give her one of his firm's checks for a large sum of money. Hearing her husband's confession, Marion Dorsey, returned from Europe, determines to retrieve the check.

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Allan DwanDirectorJohn LynchWriter

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Hope HamptonHope HamptonMarion DorseyConrad NagelConrad NagelAndrew DorseyNita NaldiNita NaldiVivian HepburnLew CodyLew CodyGuy TarlowRussell GriffinRussell GriffinSonny DorseyYvonne HughesYvonne HughesBilly Van de VereDolores CostelloDolores CostelloNora the maidGilda GrayGilda GrayDancerFlorence O'DenishawnFlorence O'DenishawnDancerAlice MaisonAlice MaisonDancer

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Frequently asked questions about Lawful Larceny

What is Lawful Larceny about?

During his wife's absence, Andrew Dorsey is snared by Vivian Hepburn, owner of a crooked gambling house, and her silent partner, Guy Tarlow. Dorsey loses so much money that Vivian persuades him to give her one of his firm's checks for a large sum of money. Hearing her husband's confession, Marion Dorsey, returned from Europe, determines to retrieve the check.

How long is Lawful Larceny?

Lawful Larceny has a runtime of 60 minutes.