27 Jun 1927
The Fankony Cafe
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The Law of Blood
A brilliantly executed, vividly told story that forcibly illustrates the adage, "A pack of cards is the Devil's prayer book."
"Al" Spencer, a gambler who is not averse to cheating, who occupies an apartment with his wife and daughter, abandons his family after attacking and robbing a card player a confederate had brought to his place. In the same building lives Nancy Springer, a shoplifter whose thieving husband is in prison awaiting trial.
Top Billed Cast
Arthur Hoops Albert Sprague alias Al Spencer
Alma Hanlon His wife
Frank Belcher John Springer
Ruby Hoffman Nancy - His Wife
Tom Coventry Tom Sprague
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