The Girl Detective
Synopsis
A series of 2-reel thrillers in which a society girl has a position as a special investigator for the police and works on various cases where her unique talents can help to solve crimes. Each episode is complete in itself.
Top Cast
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Ruth Roland
Ruth, The Girl Detective
Marin Sais
Bertha, the Girl Detective
Cleo Ridgely
Kate Rumson / Mrs. Rodger Hastings / Olga / Queenie / Molly Moran / Jean, The Girl Detective
Edward Clisbee
Chief of Police Harding
Arthur Shirley
John Talcott
William H. West
Rumson / Strumfsky / Isaacson / Fairfax / Marsden / Rankin / Deacon / Merriman / Craven / Kerrigan / Brandon / Dr. Barry
Paul Hurst
Blair / Thompson / Michaels / Snake Henely / Mike Donegal / Bat Dorgan / Kelly / Dalton / Blake
Ollie Kirby
Mrs. Churchill / Emily Wharton / Mary Kerrigan / Marie / Mrs. Winslow / Mabel Keene / Mrs. Cluett
Thomas G. Lingham
George Warren / Machson / Doran / Rat Hogan / Ripert Bladeau / Jarvis / Breslow / Jeffries / Rillando / Dr. Keene
Frank Jonasson
McGregor / Buck Donegal / Fourteen-Carat Tommy / Henri Bladeau / Turner / Denton / Jordan / Scotty Weed
R. Henry Grey
Rodger Hastings / Harry Warrington
Thomas Galligan
Peters / Thompson
Alice Meyer
Marie
James W. Horne
Blaney
J. Schneider
Chad
Evelyn Wayne
Ray, Brandon's Daughter
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James W. Horne
- Screenplay & Story
- Hamilton Smith
- Original Title
- The Girl Detective
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James W. Horne
Hamilton Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Hamilton Smith
Writer
James W. Horne
Director
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 Detective
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What is The Girl Detective about?
A series of 2-reel thrillers in which a society girl has a position as a special investigator for the police and works on various cases where her unique talents can help to solve crimes. Each episode is complete in itself.
Who directed The Girl Detective?
The Girl Detective was directed by James W. Horne.
Who stars in The Girl Detective?
The principal cast of The Girl Detective includes Ruth Roland, Marin Sais, Cleo Ridgely, Edward Clisbee, Arthur Shirley.
When was The Girl Detective released and how long is it?
The Girl Detective was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl Detective?
The Girl Detective holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).