The Girl of Today
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Synopsis
During World War I, the beautiful and patriotic Leslie Selden is courted by two ardent admirers: Jack Wynn, a young man not yet taken by the draft, and Dr. Wolff, a Danish scientist who, in reality, is a German agent. When Jack learns that Wolff is masterminding a plot to bomb several munitions factories and destroy the water system in New York City, he goes to the spy's home and confronts him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John S. Robertson
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert W. Chambers, Harry O. Hoyt, John S. Robertson
- Original Title
- The Girl of Today
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John S. Robertson
Robert W. Chambers, Harry O. Hoyt, John S. Robertson
Department Leadership Roster
John S. Robertson
Director
Harry O. Hoyt
Writer
John S. Robertson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl of Today
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What is The Girl of Today about?
During World War I, the beautiful and patriotic Leslie Selden is courted by two ardent admirers: Jack Wynn, a young man not yet taken by the draft, and Dr. Wolff, a Danish scientist who, in reality, is a German agent. When Jack learns that Wolff is masterminding a plot to bomb several munitions factories and destroy the water system in New York City, he goes to the spy's home and confronts him.
Who directed The Girl of Today?
The Girl of Today was directed by John S. Robertson.
Who stars in The Girl of Today?
The principal cast of The Girl of Today includes Corinne Griffith, Marc McDermott, Charles A. Stevenson, Ida Darling, Webster Campbell.
When was The Girl of Today released and how long is it?
The Girl of Today was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl of Today?
The Girl of Today holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).