The Higher Law (1914)
The youthful monarch, Edward IV of England, is treacherously advised by Sir Stephen Fitz Allen, who is the King's boon companion, in favor of turning down the offer of Louis XI to cease the controversy that has been pending so long. The King, Edward IV, follows the advice of his companion and the French messenger meets with an insult, returning to the French court in a quandary.
- Date of release
- 1914-09-19
- Runtime
- 20m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Charles Giblyn
Casting
- Murdock MacQuarrie — François Villon
- Pauline Bush — Lady Eleyne
- Lon Chaney — Sir Stephen Fitz Allen
- Chester Withey — Colin
- Marc Robbins — Sir Haco Hubba
- Doc Crane — King Louis XI
- Millard K. Wilson — Philip de Soisson
Interesting facts
The Higher Law is a 1914 American silent drama film directed by Charles Giblyn and featuring Murdock MacQuarrie, Pauline Bush and Lon Chaney. It was written by Harry G. Stafford, based on a story by George Bronson Howard. This film was the second in a series of four films called The Adventures of Francois Villon. Lon Chaney was featured in this one, as well as in the first installment, The Oubliette (1914), but did not appear in the other two. The film is now considered to be lost. The film co-starred Millard K. Wilson, who became a lifelong friend of Chaney and later served as his director in films at M-G-M.
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