Film

The Gangsters and the Girl

1914 · 21m · Crime · Drama

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.

Charles Ray

Detective John Stone

Betty Burbridge

Molly Ashley

Arthur L. Jarrett

Jim Tracy

Margaret Thompson

The Pickpocket

Alma Rubens

Louise Glaum

• Scott SidneyDirector
• Betty BurbridgeWriter
• Charles RayWriter
• Richard V. SpencerStory

Release date

August 7, 1914

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

21m

Rated

NR

Genres

Crime, Drama