The Extra Girl
“Small-town girl turns movie world upside down. Screen-struck Sue Graham messes up love affairs, upsets picture studios and the fun comes fast and furious. Mabel Normand's laugh sensation.”
Synopsis
Sue Graham is a small town girl who wants to be a motion picture star. She wins a contract when a picture of a very pretty girl is sent to a studio instead of her picture. When she arrives in Hollywood, the mistake is discovered and she starts working in the props department of the studio instead. Her parents then come out to California and invest some money with a very shifty individual.
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Mabel Normand
Sue Graham
Ralph Graves
Dave Giddings
George Nichols
Zachariah 'Pa' Graham
Anna Dodge
Mary 'Ma' Graham
Vernon Dent
Aaron Applejohn
Ramsey Wallace
T. Phillip Hackett
Charlotte Mineau
Belle Brown
William Desmond
Himself
Louise Carver
Wardrobe mistress
William Desmond
Himself - Actor
Carl Stockdale
Director
Harry Gribbon
Comedy Director
Billy Bevan
Comedian
George Beranger
Actor in Wardrobe Line
Billy Armstrong
Comedian in Derby
Robert Dudley
Financier
Charles K. French
Studio Manager
Jackie Lucas
Son
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- F. Richard Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard McConville, Mack Sennett
- Original Title
- The Extra Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Mack Sennett Comedies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
F. Richard Jones
Bernard McConville, Mack Sennett
Homer Scott, Eric Crockett
Mack Sennett
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard McConville
Writer
F. Richard Jones
Director
Mack Sennett
Producer
Homer Scott
Director of Photography
Eric Crockett
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Extra Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Extra Girl about?
Sue Graham is a small town girl who wants to be a motion picture star. She wins a contract when a picture of a very pretty girl is sent to a studio instead of her picture. When she arrives in Hollywood, the mistake is discovered and she starts working in the props department of the studio instead. Her parents then come out to California and invest some money with a very shifty individual.
Who directed The Extra Girl?
The Extra Girl was directed by F. Richard Jones.
Who stars in The Extra Girl?
The principal cast of The Extra Girl includes Mabel Normand, Ralph Graves, George Nichols, Anna Dodge, Vernon Dent.
When was The Extra Girl released and how long is it?
The Extra Girl was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.