

The Valentine Girl
Synopsis
Marion, a young girl, is given up by her guardian to be raised by her father who has a criminal past. Under the enchanting influence of his daughter, he renounces his life of crime. However, a former partner frames him for a robbery he did not commit, and he is sent to prison. The distraught Marion runs away and upon taking refuge in a church, she is eventually adopted by the kindly clergyman's family. As the years pass, Marion grows into a young woman who becomes engaged. When her father is finally released , he seeks his ashamed daughter's forgiveness and explains being sent to prison on false charges. He wins the sympathy of Marion and along with her fiancés, a happy ending prevails for all.
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April 22, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Searle Dawley
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Searle Dawley, Laura Sawyer
- Original Title
- The Valentine Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Searle Dawley
J. Searle Dawley, Laura Sawyer
Department Leadership Roster
J. Searle Dawley
Director
J. Searle Dawley
Writer
Laura Sawyer
Writer
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What is The Valentine Girl about?
Marion, a young girl, is given up by her guardian to be raised by her father who has a criminal past. Under the enchanting influence of his daughter, he renounces his life of crime. However, a former partner frames him for a robbery he did not commit, and he is sent to prison. The distraught Marion runs away and upon taking refuge in a church, she is eventually adopted by the kindly clergyman's family. As the years pass, Marion grows into a young woman who becomes engaged. When her father is finally released , he seeks his ashamed daughter's forgiveness and explains being sent to prison on false charges. He wins the sympathy of Marion and along with her fiancés, a happy ending prevails for all.
Who directed The Valentine Girl?
The Valentine Girl was directed by J. Searle Dawley.
Who stars in The Valentine Girl?
The principal cast of The Valentine Girl includes Marguerite Clark, Frank Losee, Richard Barthelmess, Kathryn Adams, Maggie Fisher.
When was The Valentine Girl released and how long is it?
The Valentine Girl was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
