By The Law (1926) (Po zakonu)

Stars: Aleksandra Khokhlova, Sergei Komarov, Vladimir Fogel
Director: Lev Kuleshov
Runtime: 75 Minutes
Language: English subtitles - Music score
Color:  Black and White
Format:  DVD-R
Rating: NR

Price: $16.95

Po zakonu (1926)
a.k.a. By the Law

Directed by Lev Kuleshov

Cast:
Aleksandra Khokhlova .... Edith
Sergei Komarov .... Hans Nelson
Vladimir Fogel .... Michael Dennin
Pyotr Galadzhev .... Harky
Porfiri Podobed .... Dutchy

A five-person team of gold prospectors in the Yukon has just begun to enjoy great success when one of the members snaps, and suddenly kills two of the others. The two survivors, a husband and wife, subdue the killer but are then faced with an agonizing dilemma. With no chance of turning him over to the authorities for many weeks, they must decide whether to exact justice themselves or to risk trying to keep him restrained until they can return to civilization.

75 Minutes

One of the most intense dramas of the silent era. This film will keep you on the edge of your seat and coming back for many additional viewings.