The Law and the Woman is a lost[1] 1922 American silent drama film directed by Penrhyn Stanlaws and starring Betty Compson.

[2][3] As described in a film magazine,[4] Phil Long (Ferguson) returns from Paris after becoming engaged to the notorious vampire Clara Foster (Ridgely).

She had previously ensnared Julian Rolfe (Carleton), who is now happily married to Margaret (Compson).

Phil is Julian's ward and, because he is wealthy, Clara is determined to marry him.

In dramatic fashion, Julian is saved from execution in the electric chair by just moments.