Desc: The Common Law: Directed by Albert Capellani. With Clara Kimball Young, Conway Tearle, Paul Capellani, Edna Hunter. Based on Robert W. Chambers' novel about New York CIty life among the upper crust: Artist/model and philosopher Valerie West undergoes much sorrow and joy,many trials and tribulations ,and final triumph on her journey to become the living personification of sweet, noble womanhood.