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Obey the Law

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1933 | 64 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 4 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1933: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

In this drama, an immigrant barber becomes a US citizen and works hard to uphold his ideals of personal freedom and rights. He is a total supporter of the system, and when he is held-up, decides to reform the criminal by feeding him and finding him work. Later, a local politician attempts to tell people how to vote, but the barber is not swayed and becomes an example to others in his neighborhood.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 495 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Benjamin Stoloff

  • Leo CarrilloTony Pasqual
  • Dickie MooreDickie Chester
  • Lois WilsonGrace Chester
  • Henry CliveBig Joe Riordan
  • Eddie GarrBob Richards
  • Gino CorradoGiovanni
  • Ward BondKid Paris