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The Heart of the Law (1913)
Short | 11 min | Short, Drama

The Heart of the Law (1913)

Short | 11 min | Short, Drama

Detective William Burke is assigned to capture George Watson, an escaped criminal. Six years of sleuthing discovers nothing, and Burke reports to the chief that he is unable to capture the fugitive from justice. During the six years Watson...See moreDetective William Burke is assigned to capture George Watson, an escaped criminal. Six years of sleuthing discovers nothing, and Burke reports to the chief that he is unable to capture the fugitive from justice. During the six years Watson has prospered, and with his wife and family settles in a quiet dignified neighborhood. The chief gives Burke another chance, telling him it is his last one. A clue leads the detective to the home of Watson, where he secures a position as butler. After months of service the detective becomes deeply infatuated with his employer's five-year-old daughter. His duty, however, takes an upper hand, and he is about to arrest Watson, when the young child pleads for her father, Burke removes the handcuffs and returns to his hotel, where he finds a telegram stating that Watson is innocent of the charge. Burke informs Watson and a happy ending is brought about. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
E.H. Calvert Detective William Burke Detective William Burke See fewer	The Wizard (1927)
Richard Travers George Watson (as Richard C. Travers) George Watson (as Richard C. Travers) See fewer	The Man Trail (1915)
Ruth Stonehouse Mrs. George Watson Mrs. George Watson See fewer	The Scarlet West (1925)
Otis Schaefer The Watson Child The Watson Child See fewer	The Heart of the Law (1913)