The Ancient Law
| The Ancient Law | |
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| German | Das alte Gesetz |
| Directed by | E. A. Dupont |
| Written by | Heinrich Laube Paul Reno |
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| Cinematography | Theodor Sparkuhl |
Production company | Comedia-Film |
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Running time | 128 minutes |
| Country | Germany |
| Languages | Silent German intertitles |
The Ancient Law (German: Das alte Gesetz) is a 1923 German silent drama film directed by E. A. Dupont and starring Henny Porten, Ruth Weyher and Hermann Vallentin. The son of an Orthodox Rabbi faces hostility from his father when he decides to become an actor.