Arms and the Girl
“Don't under any circumstances miss captivating Billie Burke in this story of love and thrills enriched by a smack of military life and intrigue among the Huns”
Synopsis
Ziegfeld Follies headliner Billie Burke starred in a handful of silent films, of which Arms and the Girl was the second. Burke plays an American lass who journeys to Europe to be reunited with her fiance. Not only has her sweetheart been unfaithful, but she arrives on the continent just as World War I breaks out.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kaufman
- Screenplay & Story
- Grant Stewart, Robert M. Baker, Charles E. Whittaker
- Original Title
- Arms and the Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kaufman
Grant Stewart, Robert M. Baker, Charles E. Whittaker
William Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kaufman
Director
Charles E. Whittaker
Writer
William Marshall
Director of Photography
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 Arms and the Girl
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What is Arms and the Girl about?
Ziegfeld Follies headliner Billie Burke starred in a handful of silent films, of which Arms and the Girl was the second. Burke plays an American lass who journeys to Europe to be reunited with her fiance. Not only has her sweetheart been unfaithful, but she arrives on the continent just as World War I breaks out.
Who directed Arms and the Girl?
Arms and the Girl was directed by Joseph Kaufman.
Who stars in Arms and the Girl?
The principal cast of Arms and the Girl includes Billie Burke, Thomas Meighan, Louise Bates, J. Malcolm Dunn, Arthur Bauer.
When was Arms and the Girl released and how long is it?
Arms and the Girl was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arms and the Girl?
Arms and the Girl holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).