The Moving Picture Weekly (1916-1917)

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42 THE MOVING PICTURE WEEKLY No matter how jaded the patron may feel — no matter how blase he may be, the gripping intensity of "GOD'S LAW" will get "under his skin" and pull him forward in his seat — holding him in enthralled silence — forgetful of time or place. Ws Forceful Appeal Had a Powerful Effect on the Pennsylvania State Legislature When the question of repealing capital punishment came before the Pennsylvania State Legislature the opponents to capital punishment were very much in the minority, but, AFTER "GOD'S LAW" WAS SHOWN THE VOTE WAS WITHIN A FRACTION OF BEING A TIE. "God's Law" was Written and Produced by LOIS WEBER Producer of such successes as "Where Are My Children?" "Shoes," "Hypocrites," "Jewel," "Scandal" and others. Direct bookings are now accepted on all unsold State Rights Territory.* Direct bookings will also be accepted (until further notice) on Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley's "EVEN AS YOU AND I" and "THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE"— direct from Broadway run. For Bookings or for State Rights, address STATE RIGHTS DEPARTMENT of the UNIVERSAL FILM MANUFACTURING COMPANY, CARL LAEMMLE, President "The Largest Film Manufacturing Concern in the Universe" 1600 Broadway NEW YORK