The Girl Who Wouldn't Work
Synopsis
Mary Hale hates her job in a department store, and when wealthy Gordon Kent comes around, she flirts with him and is fired. Because she is mad at her fiancé, William Norworth, Mary takes off in Kent's car and she doesn't come home until the early hours. Her father is furious and slaps her, so she leaves home. Kent offers to let her stay in his apartment, while he sleeps at the club.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel De Sano
- Screenplay & Story
- Gertrude Wentworth-James, Lois Hutchinson
- Original Title
- The Girl Who Wouldn't Work
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- B.P. Schulberg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel De Sano
Gertrude Wentworth-James, Lois Hutchinson
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel De Sano
Director
Lois Hutchinson
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 Who Wouldn't Work
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What is The Girl Who Wouldn't Work about?
Mary Hale hates her job in a department store, and when wealthy Gordon Kent comes around, she flirts with him and is fired. Because she is mad at her fiancé, William Norworth, Mary takes off in Kent's car and she doesn't come home until the early hours. Her father is furious and slaps her, so she leaves home. Kent offers to let her stay in his apartment, while he sleeps at the club.
Who directed The Girl Who Wouldn't Work?
The Girl Who Wouldn't Work was directed by Marcel De Sano.
Who stars in The Girl Who Wouldn't Work?
The principal cast of The Girl Who Wouldn't Work includes Lionel Barrymore, Marguerite De La Motte, Henry B. Walthall, Lilyan Tashman, Forrest Stanley.
When was The Girl Who Wouldn't Work released and how long is it?
The Girl Who Wouldn't Work was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Girl Who Wouldn't Work based on a book or true story?
The Girl Who Wouldn't Work is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gertrude Wentworth-James".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl Who Wouldn't Work?
The Girl Who Wouldn't Work holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).