
According to the Code
Drama
Overview
Basil Breckenridge, a broken old man on the verge of starvation, but concealing it because of his proud southern ancestry, is set upon by young ruffians on the street. The old man becomes infuriated and gives the young leader a shaking. His father, Ald. Connors, the city's political boss, happens along and attacks the old man, who strikes at him with his cane. The sword blade inside falls out and the police arrest him on the charge of assault with intent to kill.
Top Cast


Lewis Stone
Lewis Stone
Basil Beckenridge
Lewis Stone
Basil Beckenridge


Marguerite Clayton
Marguerite Clayton
Young Mrs. Knighton
Marguerite Clayton
Young Mrs. Knighton


E.H. Calvert
E.H. Calvert
Judge Andrews
E.H. Calvert
Judge Andrews


Sidney Ainsworth
Sidney Ainsworth
John Andrews
Sidney Ainsworth
John Andrews
Florence Oberle
Florence Oberle
Elderly Mrs. Knighton
Florence Oberle
Elderly Mrs. Knighton
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