The Girl Who Won Out
Synopsis
Orphaned after the death of their mother, Nancy Grimm and her baby sister Ellen are taken to the country where Ellen is adopted by the wealthy Walsh family. Nancy keenly feels the loss of her sister, and when the judge rules that she cannot visit Ellen without permission, she throws herself onto a bench, winning the sympathy of young attorney Chester Noble. Nancy is then placed in the Wick's home where she is treated as a servant. Miserable, Nancy cuts off her hair and, dressed as a boy, runs away.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugene Moore
- Screenplay & Story
- Judge Willis Brown, Charles J. Wilson
- Original Title
- The Girl Who Won Out
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugene Moore
Judge Willis Brown, Charles J. Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Eugene Moore
Director
Charles J. Wilson
Writer
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What is The Girl Who Won Out about?
Orphaned after the death of their mother, Nancy Grimm and her baby sister Ellen are taken to the country where Ellen is adopted by the wealthy Walsh family. Nancy keenly feels the loss of her sister, and when the judge rules that she cannot visit Ellen without permission, she throws herself onto a bench, winning the sympathy of young attorney Chester Noble. Nancy is then placed in the Wick's home where she is treated as a servant. Miserable, Nancy cuts off her hair and, dressed as a boy, runs away.
Who directed The Girl Who Won Out?
The Girl Who Won Out was directed by Eugene Moore.
Who stars in The Girl Who Won Out?
The principal cast of The Girl Who Won Out includes Violet MacMillan, Barbara Conley, Scott Pembroke, Mattie Witting, Charles Hill Mailes.
When was The Girl Who Won Out released and how long is it?
The Girl Who Won Out was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.