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The Coming of the Law

1919Movie50 min

Western
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Summary

Kent Hollis has arrived in Dry Bottom, New Mexico to settle the affairs of his dead father. But when he discovers that the town is at the mercy of "Big Bill" Dunlavey and his crew, he decides to stick it out at dad's old ranch for a spell.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Directed by
Arthur Rosson
Written by
Charles Alden Seltzer

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Facts

May 11, 1919 · 50 min · Violence

Released
May 11, 1919
Runtime
50 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States

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3 questions, like "Is The Coming of the Law worth watching?"

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Is The Coming of the Law worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Is The Coming of the Law okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Coming of the Law?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.