The Gangsters and the Girl (1914)
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.
Director: Scott Sidney
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: August 7, 1914
Cast
- Charles Ray - Detective John Stone
- Betty Burbridge - Molly Ashley
- Arthur L. Jarrett - Jim Tracy
- Margaret Thompson - The Pickpocket
- Alma Rubens
- Louise Glaum
Screenplay
- Betty Burbridge
- J.G. Hawks (Scenario Writer)
- Charles Ray
- Richard V. Spencer (Story)
Production: Kay-Bee Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Scott Sidney
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Gangsters and the Girl stars Charles Ray, Betty Burbridge, Arthur L. Jarrett, Margaret Thompson, Alma Rubens, Louise Glaum.
- How long is The Gangsters and the Girl?
- The Gangsters and the Girl has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is The Gangsters and the Girl?
- The Gangsters and the Girl is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Gangsters and the Girl produced?
- The Gangsters and the Girl was produced in United States of America.