Summary
The Common Law is an American romantic film drama first released in 1931,
directed by Paul L. Stein.
The film stars Constance Bennett, Joel McCrea, Lew Cody and Robert Williams.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Paul L. Stein
- Script: Robert W. Chambers, John Farrow, Horace Jackson
- Cast: Constance Bennett (Valerie West), Joel McCrea (John Neville, Jr.), Lew Cody (Dick Carmedon), Robert Williams (Sam), Hedda Hopper (Mrs. Claire Collis), Marion Shilling (Stephanie Brown), Walter Walker (John Neville Sr.), Paul Ellis (Querido), Yola d’Avril (Fifi), Emile Chautard (Doorman), Albert Conti (Strangeways Party Guest), Carrie Daumery (Strangeways Party Guest), George Davis (Charles – Dick’s Butler), Julia Swayne Gordon (Mrs. Strangeways), George Irving (Doctor), Dolores Murray (Queen at the Ball), Tom Ricketts (Elderly Party Guest), Nella Walker (Yacht Guest)
- Country: USA
- Language: English / French
- Runtime: 74 min; B&W
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Romance / Drama






