The Girl Detective(1915)
The Girl Detective Synopsis
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.
The Girl Detective (1915) is a mystery and thriller film directed by James W. Horne, released on January 2, 1915 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Ruth Roland, Marin Sais, Cleo Ridgely and Edward Clisbee. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- James W. Horne
- Writers:
- Hamilton Smith
- Production:
- Kalem Company
- Status:
- Released
The Girl Detective Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ruth Roland
as Ruth, The Girl Detective
Marin Sais
as Bertha, the Girl Detective
Cleo Ridgely
as Kate Rumson / Mrs. Rodger Hastings / Olga / Queenie / Molly Moran / Jean, The Girl Detective
Edward Clisbee
as Chief of Police Harding
Arthur Shirley
as John Talcott
- William H. West
William H. West
as Rumson / Strumfsky / Isaacson / Fairfax / Marsden / Rankin / Deacon / Merriman / Craven / Kerrigan / Brandon / Dr. Barry
- Paul Hurst
Paul Hurst
as Blair / Thompson / Michaels / Snake Henely / Mike Donegal / Bat Dorgan / Kelly / Dalton / Blake
Ollie Kirby
as Mrs. Churchill / Emily Wharton / Mary Kerrigan / Marie / Mrs. Winslow / Mabel Keene / Mrs. Cluett
Thomas G. Lingham
as George Warren / Machson / Doran / Rat Hogan / Ripert Bladeau / Jarvis / Breslow / Jeffries / Rillando / Dr. Keene
- Frank Jonasson
Frank Jonasson
as McGregor / Buck Donegal / Fourteen-Carat Tommy / Henri Bladeau / Turner / Denton / Jordan / Scotty Weed
R. Henry Grey
as Rodger Hastings / Harry Warrington
- Thomas Galligan
Thomas Galligan
as Peters / Thompson
Key crew
Directed by James W. Horne, written by Hamilton Smith.
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The Girl Detective Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Girl Detective – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Girl Detective online?
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Who stars in The Girl Detective?
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The main cast of The Girl Detective (1915) includes Ruth Roland, Marin Sais, Cleo Ridgely, Edward Clisbee and Arthur Shirley. The film was directed by James W. Horne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Girl Detective released?
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The Girl Detective was released on January 2, 1915 and runs for 20m.
Is The Girl Detective worth watching?
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The Girl Detective (1915) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.