Broken Laws(1924)
Ignoring the advice of her husband, a mother indulges her son's every wish and demand all throughout his childhood. By the time she realizes her treatment of her son has spoiled him almost beyond belief, he is on trial for manslaughter.
Movie: Broken Laws
Top 8 Billed Cast
Joan Allen
Richard Heath
Ralph Allen
Muriel Heath
Bobby Allen - age 16
Patsy Heath - age 16
Bobby Allen - age 8
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