The Common Law

Based on the Novel by Robert W. Chambers of New York City life among the upper-crust, Valerie West , artist/model and philosopher, undergoes much sorrow and joy, many trials and tribulations, and final triumph on her journey to become the living personification of sweet and noble womanhood.

Cast

Clara Kimball Young

as Valerie West

Conway Tearle

as Neville

Paul Capellani

as Querida

Edna Hunter

as Rita

Lillian Cook

as Stephanie

Julia Stuart

as Mrs. Neville

Edward Kimball

as Mr. Neville

Lydia Knott

as Mrs. West

D.J. Flanagan

as Ogilvy

Charles Craig

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