A Girl Named Mary
“The story of a girl who found more love than she wanted”
Synopsis
For 15 years, wealthy widow Marise Jaffrey has searched for her daughter Mary, who was taken away as an infant by her father and subsequently disappeared after he was killed in a train accident. Mary Healy, a stenographer who has helped in the search, learns that Mrs. Healy is not her real mother. At the same time, Mary's resemblance to the missing girl leads Mrs. Jaffrey to investigate further and discover that Mary is her daughter. Mary then goes to live in the Jaffrey home, but runs away because of the snobbish attitudes of Mrs. Jaffrey's friends. Henry Martin, a printer's foreman, tells Mrs. Jaffrey of his love for Mary. Mary's mother and foster mother reconcile themselves when they see Mary's happiness over her forthcoming marriage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Eyton, Juliet Wilbur Tompkins
- Original Title
- A Girl Named Mary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Edwards
Alice Eyton, Juliet Wilbur Tompkins
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Edwards
Director
Alice Eyton
Writer
Juliet Wilbur Tompkins
Writer
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What is A Girl Named Mary about?
For 15 years, wealthy widow Marise Jaffrey has searched for her daughter Mary, who was taken away as an infant by her father and subsequently disappeared after he was killed in a train accident. Mary Healy, a stenographer who has helped in the search, learns that Mrs. Healy is not her real mother. At the same time, Mary's resemblance to the missing girl leads Mrs. Jaffrey to investigate further and discover that Mary is her daughter. Mary then goes to live in the Jaffrey home, but runs away because of the snobbish attitudes of Mrs. Jaffrey's friends. Henry Martin, a printer's foreman, tells Mrs. Jaffrey of his love for Mary. Mary's mother and foster mother reconcile themselves when they see Mary's happiness over her forthcoming marriage.
Who directed A Girl Named Mary?
A Girl Named Mary was directed by Walter Edwards.
Who stars in A Girl Named Mary?
The principal cast of A Girl Named Mary includes Marguerite Clark, Kathlyn Williams, Wallace MacDonald, Aggie Herring, Charles Clary.
When was A Girl Named Mary released and how long is it?
A Girl Named Mary was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.