The Common Law (1931): Cast
The Common Law is a 1931 drama directed by Paul L. Stein, starring George Irving as Doctor (uncredited), George Davis and Joel McCrea. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Director
- Paul L. Stein
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Common Law About?
The premise of The Common Law without spoilers.
The artist, captivated by his new model, declares, “I don’t care what people say…as long as you say you love me!” Their romance blossoms, yet the woman’s recent past as another man’s mistress threatens to tear them apart. The story follows whether love and trust can triumph over scandal and societal judgment.
The Common Law Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- brother sister relationship
- romantic rivalry
- kept woman
- artists ball
- painter as artist
- off screen fight
- jealous man
- manipulative sister
- elopement
- painter's model
- party on a yacht
- damaged reputation
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- transatlantic voyage
- married man single woman relationship
- domestic drama
- steamy romance
- upper class
- rich man poor woman
- american
- new york city
- tarrytown new york
- nudity
- nightclub
- mistress
- father son relationship
- eiffel tower paris
- drunkenness
- doctor
- dancing
- american abroad
- paris france
- hypocrisy
- based on novel
The Common Law Cast & Characters
George Irving leads the cast as Doctor (uncredited), with George Davis as Dick's Butler Charles (uncredited) and Joel McCrea as John 'Jack' Neville. Directed by Paul L. Stein; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paul L. Stein
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George Irving as Doctor (uncredited) -
George Davis as Dick's Butler Charles (uncredited) -
Joel McCrea as John 'Jack' Neville - Nella Walker as Yacht Guest (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Common Law
· 15 more- Ellinor Vanderveer Party Guest (uncredited)
- Hedda Hopper Claire Neville Collis
- Tom Ricketts Elderly Party Guest (uncredited)
- Walter Walker John Neville Sr.
- Albert Conti Strangeways Party Guest (uncredited)
- Constance Bennett Valerie West
- Yola d'Avril Fifi
- Carrie Daumery Strangeways Party Guest (uncredited)
- Paul Ellis Querido
- Émile Chautard Doorman (uncredited)
- Lew Cody Dick Carmedon
- Julia Swayne Gordon Mrs. Strangeways (uncredited)
- Robert Williams Sam
- Marion Shilling Stephanie Brown
- Dolores Murray Queen at the Ball (uncredited)
More from Paul L. Stein
More films directed by Paul L. Stein: The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery, The Saint Meets the Tiger, Poison Pen and Mimi.
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The Common Law FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Common Law, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Common Law?
The Common Law runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was The Common Law released?
The Common Law was released on July 17, 1931.
Who directed The Common Law?
The Common Law was directed by Paul L. Stein.
More films by Paul L. Stein Who is in the cast of The Common Law?
The Common Law stars George Irving as Doctor (uncredited), George Davis as Dick's Butler Charles (uncredited) and Joel McCrea as John 'Jack' Neville, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Common Law have a post-credit scene?
No. The Common Law has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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