The Girl and the Crisis
“A Gripping Political Drama of Graft, Intrigue, Plot and Counter-Plot”
Synopsis
Lieut. Governor Oliver Barnitz accedes to the governorship when his predecessor, failing to call out the militia during a riot at the Wilmot plant, is shot and killed by terrorist Oliver Poole. Faced with the dilemma of whether or not to commute the assassin's death sentence, Barnitz falls into a troubled sleep and dreams of being forced to cast judgment on his father in a similar position.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William V. Mong
- Screenplay & Story
- William V. Mong
- Original Title
- The Girl and the Crisis
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William V. Mong
William V. Mong
Department Leadership Roster
William V. Mong
Director
William V. Mong
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Girl and the Crisis.
Similar Titles to The Girl and the Crisis
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
8.0
7.0
9.0
10.0
10.0
8.0
10.0
7.0
9.0
9.0
10.0
8.0
9.0
More Like The Girl and the Crisis
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl and the Crisis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Girl and the Crisis about?
Lieut. Governor Oliver Barnitz accedes to the governorship when his predecessor, failing to call out the militia during a riot at the Wilmot plant, is shot and killed by terrorist Oliver Poole. Faced with the dilemma of whether or not to commute the assassin's death sentence, Barnitz falls into a troubled sleep and dreams of being forced to cast judgment on his father in a similar position.
Who directed The Girl and the Crisis?
The Girl and the Crisis was directed by William V. Mong.
Who stars in The Girl and the Crisis?
The principal cast of The Girl and the Crisis includes Dorothy Davenport, Charles Perley, Harry Holden, William V. Mong, Alfred Hollingsworth.
When was The Girl and the Crisis released and how long is it?
The Girl and the Crisis was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl and the Crisis?
The Girl and the Crisis holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).