Skip to main content
The Heart of the Law

The Heart of the Law

7

1 votes

December 9, 1913

11m

Crime

Overview

Detective William Burke is assigned to capture George Watson, an escaped criminal. Six years of sleuthing discovers nothing, and Burke reports to the chief that he is unable to capture the fugitive from justice. During the six years Watson has prospered, and with his wife and family settles in a quiet dignified neighborhood.

Where to watch

In United States

Not available to stream, rent, or buy in United States right now.

Cast

Richard Travers

Richard Travers

George Watson
Ruth Stonehouse

Ruth Stonehouse

Mrs. George Watson
O

Otis Schaefer

The Watson Child
E.H. Calvert

E.H. Calvert

Detective William Burke
Lillian Drew

Lillian Drew

His Wife
M

Master Calvert

Their son
C

Charles Hitchcock

The Brakeman

More like this

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

1943
They Made Me a Fugitive

They Made Me a Fugitive

1947
Indemnity

Indemnity

2022
The Quiller Memorandum

The Quiller Memorandum

1966
Murder Most Foul

Murder Most Foul

1964
Lady in the Lake

Lady in the Lake

1946
Each Dawn I Die

Each Dawn I Die

1939
The Blue Lamp

The Blue Lamp

1950
Murder at the Gallop

Murder at the Gallop

1963
Time Without Pity

Time Without Pity

1957
Murder She Said

Murder She Said

1961
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

2019
A Study in Terror

A Study in Terror

1965
Nightfall

Nightfall

1956
Maniac

Maniac

1963
You Only Live Once

You Only Live Once

1937
Absence of Malice

Absence of Malice

1981
The Young Savages

The Young Savages

1961
The Mirror Crack'd

The Mirror Crack'd

1980
Little Caesar

Little Caesar

1931
TMDBThis product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.Streaming availability data provided by JustWatch© 2026 FlickQueue · Privacy · Terms