Film historian Ralph Marsden later wrote that "of for four stage adaptations filmed by the JCW Studio it seems likely that "Within the Law" was the best". It was also released before "Get Rich Quick Wallingford" and "Officer 666", even though those two films were filmed earlier. Muriel Starr continued to appear in revivals of the play throughout her career. After the film was completed, it was announced Lincoln was writing another movie for Starr directed by Luke, but this does not appear to have been made.