Follow the Girl
Synopsis
Orphan Hilda Swanson's prayers are answered when a Swedish-American colonization company agrees to send her to America. Aboard the steamer, she meets Olaf, a young Swede, and Donna, an enemy courier who is posing as a passenger. Learning that the secret service is on her trail, Donna sews secret documents into the hem of Hilda's skirt. She then sends a wire to her comrade Felix Martinez, notifying him to intercept the Swedish girl.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Chaudet
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Myton
- Original Title
- Follow the Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Chaudet
Fred Myton
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Myton
Writer
Louis Chaudet
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Follow the Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Follow the Girl about?
Orphan Hilda Swanson's prayers are answered when a Swedish-American colonization company agrees to send her to America. Aboard the steamer, she meets Olaf, a young Swede, and Donna, an enemy courier who is posing as a passenger. Learning that the secret service is on her trail, Donna sews secret documents into the hem of Hilda's skirt. She then sends a wire to her comrade Felix Martinez, notifying him to intercept the Swedish girl.
Who directed Follow the Girl?
Follow the Girl was directed by Louis Chaudet.
Who stars in Follow the Girl?
The principal cast of Follow the Girl includes Ruth Stonehouse, Jack Dill, Roy Stewart, Mattie Witting, Claire Du Brey.
When was Follow the Girl released and how long is it?
Follow the Girl was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Follow the Girl?
Follow the Girl holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).