The Girl Who Won Out (1917)
Orphaned after the death of their mother, Nancy Grimm and her baby sister Ellen are taken to the country where Ellen is adopted by the wealthy Walsh family. Nancy keenly feels the loss of her sister, and when the judge rules that she cannot visit Ellen without permission, she throws herself onto a bench, winning the sympathy of young attorney Chester Noble. Nancy is then placed in the Wick's home where she is treated as a servant. Miserable, Nancy cuts off her hair and, dressed as a boy, runs away.
Director: Eugene Moore
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: October 8, 1917
Cast
- Violet MacMillan - Nancy Grimm
- Barbara Conley - Ellen
- Scott Pembroke - Chester Noble (as P.L. Pembroke)
- Mattie Witting - Mrs. Harvey (as Mrs. A.E. Witting)
- Charles Hill Mailes - Mr. Wicks
- Gertrude Astor - Mrs. Walsh
- L.M. Wells - Mr. Noble
- Sherman Bainbridge - Jack Beal
Screenplay
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Eugene Moore
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Girl Who Won Out about?
- Orphaned after the death of their mother, Nancy Grimm and her baby sister Ellen are taken to the country where Ellen is adopted by the wealthy Walsh family. Nancy keenly feels the loss of her sister, and when the judge rules that she cannot visit Ellen without permission, she throws herself onto a bench, winning the sympathy of young attorney Chester Noble. Nancy is then placed in the Wick's home where she is treated as a servant. Miserable, Nancy cuts off her hair and, dressed as a boy, runs away.
- Who directed The Girl Who Won Out?
- The Girl Who Won Out was directed by Eugene Moore.
- Who stars in The Girl Who Won Out?
- The Girl Who Won Out stars Violet MacMillan, Barbara Conley, Scott Pembroke, Mattie Witting, Charles Hill Mailes, Gertrude Astor.
- How long is The Girl Who Won Out?
- The Girl Who Won Out has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Girl Who Won Out?
- The Girl Who Won Out is a Drama film.
- Where was The Girl Who Won Out produced?
- The Girl Who Won Out was produced in United States of America.