Held by the Law

As described in a film magazine,{{cite journal |title=Universal Synopses: Held by the Law |journal=Universal Weekly |volume=26 |issue=6 |pages=38 |publisher=Motion Picture Weekly Publishing Company |location=New York City |date=17 September 1927 The only evidence against Morton, the real killer, is the glove with which he handled the gun. The detectives examine all the gloves of the guests, hoping to find one bearing the oily imprint of the gun handle, but Boris has dropped his gloves into a vase. As a result, Travis is tried, convicted of the murder, and sentenced to die. Although Mary has broken the engagement, she turns to Tom in the last moments to save her father. She meets the young woman from whom Boris stole the necklace and learns that Tom's father was aware of the theft. She suspects the truth and enlists the aid of the detective who arrested her father. They lay a trap for Morton, who is induced to accompany Mary to the scene of the crime, ostensibly in the flimsy hope of unearthing new evidence that will free Travis. When Morton is left alone, he attempts to retrieve the tell-tale gloves and is arrested in the act by the detectives, who are waiting. Travis is saved from the electric chair and Mary and Tom are reconciled. ==Cast==