The White Man's Law

The White Man's Law is a surviving 1918 American silent drama film directed by James Young and written by Marion Fairfax and John B. Browne.

The film stars Sessue Hayakawa, Florence Vidor, Jack Holt, Herbert Standing, Mayme Kelso, and Forrest Seabury.

[1][2][3] As described in a film magazine,[4] Sir Harry Falkland (Holt), having lost the respect of his wife and facing prosecution for forgery, leaves England and goes to Africa as part of an ivory commission.

In the fight that ensues Genghis is worsted and Falkland returns with a tale of the death of the young native.

Genghis, who has miraculously escaped death, returns and after besting Falkland in a fight gives him permission to commit suicide.