Drama · United States of America · 1922 · 1h 40m

Manslaughter

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Director
Cecil B. DeMille
Cast
Leatrice Joy as Lydia Thorne Thomas Meighan as Daniel J. O'Bannon Lois Wilson as Evans (Lydia's maid) John Miltern as Gov. Stephan Albee George Fawcett as Judge Homans Julia Faye as Mrs. Drummond
Crew
L. Guy Wilky — Director of Photography Alvin Wyckoff — Director of Photography Jeanie Macpherson — Screenplay Alice Duer Miller — Novel
Tagline

For the rich and poor, the beautiful and plain-there's only one law! She has broken it and must pay!

Synopsis

Society-girl thrillseeker Lydia's fun comes to an end when she accidentally causes the death of motorcycle policeman.

Mood & Themes
jailjewelsmelodrama
Key Collaborators
Cecil B. DeMille Director L. Guy Wilky Director of Photography Alvin Wyckoff Director of Photography Jeanie Macpherson Screenplay Alice Duer Miller Novel
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