
The Saleslady
“Hazel Dawn and Irving Cummings in "THE SALESLADY," a tale of a country girl whom poverty forces to try her fortune in New York City.”
Synopsis
Poverty forces Helen Shirley, a country lass, into New York in search of a living. Shy and unsophisticated, Helen falls an easy victim of the notorious band which preys upon young girls and she is easily induced to go to a boarding house which is in reality the headquarters of the gang.
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March 23, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick A. Thomson
- Screenplay & Story
- Willard Mack
- Original Title
- The Saleslady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick A. Thomson
Willard Mack
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick A. Thomson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Saleslady
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Saleslady about?
Poverty forces Helen Shirley, a country lass, into New York in search of a living. Shy and unsophisticated, Helen falls an easy victim of the notorious band which preys upon young girls and she is easily induced to go to a boarding house which is in reality the headquarters of the gang.
Who directed The Saleslady?
The Saleslady was directed by Frederick A. Thomson.
Who stars in The Saleslady?
The principal cast of The Saleslady includes Hazel Dawn, Irving Cummings, Clarence Handyside, Dorothy Rogers, Arthur Morrison.
When was The Saleslady released and how long is it?
The Saleslady was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.


















