Our Mutual Girl
“Shows us all about the latest Parisian craze of the "colored wig" or the coiffure to match the dress, together with all the latest in the world of dress and fashion.”
Synopsis
Our Mutual Girl was unique. Not quite a serial, not quite a newsreel and not strictly an advertisement, it combined elements of all three. In 52 weekly one-reel episodes, running from January 19, 1914 to January 11, 1915, the Mutual Girl outwitted villains, saw the sights of New York, met with theatrical and political celebrities (who frequently helped her out of trouble) and tried on fashionable outfits in chic stores. The fashions were an early example of product placement, although apparently not paid placement.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Norma Phillips
Our Mutual Girl / Margaret
Mayme Kelso
Mrs. James Knickerbocker - Margaret's Aunt
Jessie Lewis
Lewis - Mrs. Knickerbocker's Maid
James Alling
Mrs. Knickerbocker's Butler
Grace Fisher
Aunt Abbie
Edward Brennan
Howard Dunbar - the Man of Mystery
W. Ray Johnston
Jack Stuyvesant
Evelyn Dumo
Margaret's Maid
Arthur Conan Doyle
Self (episode 21)
Douglas Fairbanks
Self (episode 47)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Eagle, Lawrence B. McGill, Walter Stanhope, John W. Noble
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur James, Carolyn Wells
- Original Title
- Our Mutual Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8h 40m
- Production Studios
- Reliance Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Eagle, Lawrence B. McGill, Walter Stanhope, John W. Noble
Arthur James, Carolyn Wells
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Eagle
Director
Arthur James
Writer
Carolyn Wells
Writer
Lawrence B. McGill
Director
Walter Stanhope
Director
John W. Noble
Director
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Our Mutual Girl.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Mutual Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Our Mutual Girl about?
Our Mutual Girl was unique. Not quite a serial, not quite a newsreel and not strictly an advertisement, it combined elements of all three. In 52 weekly one-reel episodes, running from January 19, 1914 to January 11, 1915, the Mutual Girl outwitted villains, saw the sights of New York, met with theatrical and political celebrities (who frequently helped her out of trouble) and tried on fashionable outfits in chic stores. The fashions were an early example of product placement, although apparently not paid placement.
Who directed Our Mutual Girl?
Our Mutual Girl was directed by Oscar Eagle, Lawrence B. McGill, Walter Stanhope, John W. Noble.
Who stars in Our Mutual Girl?
The principal cast of Our Mutual Girl includes Norma Phillips, Mayme Kelso, Jessie Lewis, James Alling, Grace Fisher.
When was Our Mutual Girl released and how long is it?
Our Mutual Girl was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 8h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Our Mutual Girl?
Our Mutual Girl holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).