The Girl Detective(1915)
A series of 2-reel thrillers in which a society girl has a position as a special investigator for the police and works on various cases where her unique talents can help to solve crimes. Each episode is complete in itself.
Movie: The Girl Detective
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ruth, The Girl Detective
Bertha, the Girl Detective
Kate Rumson / Mrs. Rodger Hastings / Olga / Queenie / Molly Moran / Jean, The Girl Detective
Chief of Police Harding
John Talcott
Blair / Thompson / Michaels / Snake Henely / Mike Donegal / Bat Dorgan / Kelly / Dalton / Blake
Mrs. Churchill / Emily Wharton / Mary Kerrigan / Marie / Mrs. Winslow / Mabel Keene / Mrs. Cluett
George Warren / Machson / Doran / Rat Hogan / Ripert Bladeau / Jarvis / Breslow / Jeffries / Rillando / Dr. Keene
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A series of 2-reel thrillers in which a society girl has a position as a special investigator for the police and works on various cases where her unique talents can help to solve crimes. Each episode is complete in itself.
Release Date
1915-01-02
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