The Gangsters and the Girl
Synopsis
Molly Ashley, a child of the slums, is charged with being an accomplice to a shoplifter. Although innocent, she is convicted of shoplifting and sentenced to two years' imprisonment. Jim Tracy, the leader of a band of gangsters, rescues Molly. The following morning Detective Stone is assigned the task of locating and running down Jim Tracy's gang. In order to secure evidence against the gang, he disguises himself as one of the gangsters, runs into their place and pretends that the "cops" are after him. Tracy and the gang take him in. Molly falls in love with Stone and discovers his true identity. One of the crooks gets sore at Jim Tracy and betrays them to the police. Jim accuses Molly of betraying them. Stone resents his accusation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Sidney
- Screenplay & Story
- Betty Burbridge, J.G. Hawks, Charles Ray, Richard V. Spencer
- Original Title
- The Gangsters and the Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Kay-Bee Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Sidney
Betty Burbridge, J.G. Hawks, Charles Ray, Richard V. Spencer
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Sidney
Director
Betty Burbridge
Writer
Charles Ray
Writer
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.
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What is The Gangsters and the Girl about?
Molly Ashley, a child of the slums, is charged with being an accomplice to a shoplifter. Although innocent, she is convicted of shoplifting and sentenced to two years' imprisonment. Jim Tracy, the leader of a band of gangsters, rescues Molly. The following morning Detective Stone is assigned the task of locating and running down Jim Tracy's gang. In order to secure evidence against the gang, he disguises himself as one of the gangsters, runs into their place and pretends that the "cops" are after him. Tracy and the gang take him in. Molly falls in love with Stone and discovers his true identity. One of the crooks gets sore at Jim Tracy and betrays them to the police. Jim accuses Molly of betraying them. Stone resents his accusation.
Who directed The Gangsters and the Girl?
The Gangsters and the Girl was directed by Scott Sidney.
Who stars in The Gangsters and the Girl?
The principal cast of The Gangsters and the Girl includes Charles Ray, Betty Burbridge, Arthur L. Jarrett, Margaret Thompson, Alma Rubens.
When was The Gangsters and the Girl released and how long is it?
The Gangsters and the Girl was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gangsters and the Girl?
The Gangsters and the Girl holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).