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Held by the Law

9.019271h 16mMovieCrimeDramaRomance

Tom Sinclair sets out to clear his fiancée's father after he is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to hang for a murder actually committed by Tom's treacherous cousin, Boris Morton.

DirectorEdward Laemmle
WritersBayard Veiller·Charles Logue

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Cast · Directed by Edward Laemmle

RLRalph Lewis
Ralph Lewis
George Travis
JWJohnnie Walker
Johnnie Walker
Tom Sinclair
MMMarguerite De La Motte
Marguerite De La Motte
Mary Travis
RORobert Ober
Robert Ober
Boris Morton
FKFred Kelsey
Fred Kelsey
Detective
MWMaude Wayne
Maude Wayne
Ann
ERE.J. Ratcliffe
E.J. Ratcliffe
Henry Sinclair

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Held by the Law — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Held by the Law?

Held by the Law isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Held by the Law on Netflix?

No, Held by the Law is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Held by the Law on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Held by the Law isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Held by the Law for free?

Held by the Law isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Held by the Law?

Held by the Law hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 29, 1927. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.