The Common Law
1931, English. Directed by Paul L. Stein.
"I don't care what people say...as long as you say you love me!"
When a woman models for an artist they fall in love. Can the artist overcome the beauty's recent past as another man's mistress?
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Paul L. SteinDirector
- Constance BennettValerie West
- Joel McCreaJohn 'Jack' Neville
- Lew CodyDick Carmedon
- Hedda HopperClaire Neville Collis
- Walter WalkerJohn Neville Sr.
- Robert WilliamsSam
- Marion ShillingStephanie Brown
- Paul EllisQuerido
- Yola d'AvrilFifi
- Émile ChautardDoorman (uncredited)
- Albert ContiStrangeways Party Guest (uncredited)
- Carrie DaumeryStrangeways Party Guest (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 17 July 1931
- Country
- United States of America
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The Common Law runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
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The Common Law is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Common Law isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Common Law?
If you liked The Common Law, try The Woman on the Beach, The Client List, BUtterfield 8.
Who directed The Common Law?
The Common Law (1931) was directed by Paul L. Stein and stars Constance Bennett, Joel McCrea, Lew Cody.