The Girl Who Ran Wild
Synopsis
M'liss, raised in the mountains as an unruly tomboy, is orphaned and is offered "protection" by Calaveras John and Johnny Cake, friends of her father's murderer. She shows no interest in anything until the new schoolmaster persuades her to tidy herself and get some education. Believing the schoolmaster to be in love with some other girl, M'liss decides to run off with another man.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rupert Julian
- Screenplay & Story
- Bret Harte, Rupert Julian, George C. Hull
- Original Title
- The Girl Who Ran Wild
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rupert Julian
Bret Harte, Rupert Julian, George C. Hull
Allen M. Davey
Department Leadership Roster
Rupert Julian
Director
Bret Harte
Writer
Rupert Julian
Writer
George C. Hull
Writer
Allen M. Davey
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl Who Ran Wild
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What is The Girl Who Ran Wild about?
M'liss, raised in the mountains as an unruly tomboy, is orphaned and is offered "protection" by Calaveras John and Johnny Cake, friends of her father's murderer. She shows no interest in anything until the new schoolmaster persuades her to tidy herself and get some education. Believing the schoolmaster to be in love with some other girl, M'liss decides to run off with another man.
Who directed The Girl Who Ran Wild?
The Girl Who Ran Wild was directed by Rupert Julian.
Who stars in The Girl Who Ran Wild?
The principal cast of The Girl Who Ran Wild includes Gladys Walton, Marc Robbins, Vernon Steele, Joseph J. Dowling, William Burress.
When was The Girl Who Ran Wild released and how long is it?
The Girl Who Ran Wild was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.