The Majesty of the Law

The Majesty of the Law

1915 · 58 min · Drama

The story of a Virginia judge who sternly hands down severe sentences while in court only to later help the families of those he condemns

Directed by Julia Crawford Ivers · Written by Julia Crawford Ivers

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