The Edge of the Law

The Edge of the Law

50 mins | Drama, Crime | Sept. 24, 1917

Nancy Glenn is a pupil in Pop Hogland's school for crooks. When, attired as a boy named "Spider", Nancy fails at her lessons as a pickpocket, Pop decides to pair her with Pliny Drew, a graduate thief and swindler.

The Edge of the Law

50 mins | Drama, Crime | Sept. 24, 1917

The Edge of the Law
Nancy Glenn is a pupil in Pop Hogland's school for crooks. When, attired as a boy named "Spider", Nancy fails at her lessons as a pickpocket, Pop decides to pair her with Pliny Drew, a graduate thief and swindler.
Producers Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Original title The Edge of the Law
Directors Louis Chaudet
Writers Maude Pettus, Harvey Gates

Cast

Ruth Stonehouse

as Nancy Glenn

Lloyd Whitlock

as Ralph Harding

Lydia Yeamans Titus

as Mrs. Harding

Harry Dunkinson

as Spike (as Henry Dunkinson)

Jack Dill

as Pliny Drew (as J. Webster Dill)

Betty Schade

as Stella Farnsworth

M.W. Testa

as Pop Hogland