The Girl from Nowhere
“"The Girl from Nowhere" is an original screen story by Bradley King, which tells of a misguided society maid who, to her sorrow, elopes with a young man of questionable character who proves himself as worthless as he is worldly. Then see what happens.”
Synopsis
Headstrong Mavis Cole defying her grandfather runs away with the wealthy but caddish Herbert Whitman. Proving he’s no good Herbert plants a stolen necklace on Mavis and attempts to have her arrested when he comes under suspicion, so Mavis flees to a hunting lodge then entering into a marriage of convenience with Jimmy Ryder to hide her identity. Meanwhile, Herbert bribes ex-convict Steve La Marche to steal a jewel from Dorothy Grosscup but Jimmy captures the thief, though he claims innocence. Dorothy accuses Mavis of the theft, but she is cleared by Steve, resulting in Herbert's arrest.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Y. Mason
- Original Title
- The Girl from Nowhere
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Selznick Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
Sarah Y. Mason, Bradley King
William F. Wagner
Lewis J. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
George Archainbaud
Director
Sarah Y. Mason
Screenplay
William F. Wagner
Director of Photography
Lewis J. Selznick
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl from Nowhere
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What is The Girl from Nowhere about?
Headstrong Mavis Cole defying her grandfather runs away with the wealthy but caddish Herbert Whitman. Proving he’s no good Herbert plants a stolen necklace on Mavis and attempts to have her arrested when he comes under suspicion, so Mavis flees to a hunting lodge then entering into a marriage of convenience with Jimmy Ryder to hide her identity. Meanwhile, Herbert bribes ex-convict Steve La Marche to steal a jewel from Dorothy Grosscup but Jimmy captures the thief, though he claims innocence. Dorothy accuses Mavis of the theft, but she is cleared by Steve, resulting in Herbert's arrest.
Who directed The Girl from Nowhere?
The Girl from Nowhere was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in The Girl from Nowhere?
The principal cast of The Girl from Nowhere includes Elaine Hammerstein, William B. Davidson, Huntley Gordon, Colin Campbell, Warren Cook.
When was The Girl from Nowhere released and how long is it?
The Girl from Nowhere was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.