The Wild Girl
Synopsis
A dying stranger abandons a baby girl in a gypsy camp, with a note explaining that on her eighteenth birthday, she is to inherit a Virginia estate. The gypsy chief, aware of the girl's value, instructs Sabia, the tribe's matron, to dress and rear her as a boy. Years later, while the tribe is traveling in Virginia, Vosho, the chief's son, discovers the true sex of the girl, now called Firefly, and demands to marry her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Estabrook
- Screenplay & Story
- George Rosener
- Original Title
- The Wild Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Eva Tanguay Films, Selznick Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Estabrook
George Rosener
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Estabrook
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wild Girl
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What is The Wild Girl about?
A dying stranger abandons a baby girl in a gypsy camp, with a note explaining that on her eighteenth birthday, she is to inherit a Virginia estate. The gypsy chief, aware of the girl's value, instructs Sabia, the tribe's matron, to dress and rear her as a boy. Years later, while the tribe is traveling in Virginia, Vosho, the chief's son, discovers the true sex of the girl, now called Firefly, and demands to marry her.
Who directed The Wild Girl?
The Wild Girl was directed by Howard Estabrook.
Who stars in The Wild Girl?
The principal cast of The Wild Girl includes Eva Tanguay, Stuart Holmes, Tom Moore, Dean Raymond, Herbert Evans.
When was The Wild Girl released and how long is it?
The Wild Girl was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.