The Law and the Lady (1924 film)

The Law and the Lady is a 1924 American silent mystery film directed by Edwin H. Knopf and starring Elsie Ferguson, Holbrook Blinn, and Alden Chase. The film is based on the 1875 novel of the same name by Wilkie Collins. It's a crime drama centered around a missing diamond and a series of interwoven relationships and suspicions. The plot involves a young woman who attempts to prove her husband's innocence after he is accused of stealing the diamond. The film explores themes of deception, mistaken identity, and the power of love. While details regarding its production and reception are relatively scarce compared to some of its contemporaries, it represents a notable adaptation of Collins' work during the silent era. It is considered a lost film.