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The Girl Detective

1915-01-02 · 20 min · ★ 5.8

Mystery · Thriller

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.

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Directors
James W. Horne
Production companies
Kalem Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ruth RolandRuth RolandRuth, The Girl Detective
Marin SaisMarin SaisBertha, the Girl Detective
Cleo RidgelyCleo RidgelyKate Rumson / Mrs. Rodger Hastings / Olga / Queenie / Molly Moran / Jean, The Girl Detective
Edward ClisbeeEdward ClisbeeChief of Police Harding
Arthur ShirleyArthur ShirleyJohn Talcott
William H. WestRumson / Strumfsky / Isaacson / Fairfax / Marsden / Rankin / Deacon / Merriman / Craven / Kerrigan / Brandon / Dr. Barry
Paul HurstBlair / Thompson / Michaels / Snake Henely / Mike Donegal / Bat Dorgan / Kelly / Dalton / Blake
Ollie KirbyOllie KirbyMrs. Churchill / Emily Wharton / Mary Kerrigan / Marie / Mrs. Winslow / Mabel Keene / Mrs. Cluett
Thomas G. LinghamThomas G. LinghamGeorge Warren / Machson / Doran / Rat Hogan / Ripert Bladeau / Jarvis / Breslow / Jeffries / Rillando / Dr. Keene
Frank JonassonMcGregor / Buck Donegal / Fourteen-Carat Tommy / Henri Bladeau / Turner / Denton / Jordan / Scotty Weed
R. Henry GreyR. Henry GreyRodger Hastings / Harry Warrington
Thomas GalliganPeters / Thompson
Alice MeyerMarie
James W. HorneJames W. HorneBlaney
J. SchneiderChad
Evelyn WayneRay, Brandon's Daughter

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