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A Girl's Grit

1915 · 13 min

A brisk, no-nonsense silent-era chase that keeps you leaning in as a lone heroine turns the tables on fleeing robbers.

Directed by
J. Gunnis Davis
Genres
Thriller
Overview
After robbing the bank at Orlock, Cherry and Newton make their getaway. When on the outskirts of Lone Point, the men cut the telephone wires. Helen, however, learns of the robbery. Never suspecting that the crooks are headed for the station, the girl is taken by surprise when Newton and his pal hold her up.
How it feels
Tense and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.
About
Crime, survival, justice, deception
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
J. Gunnis Davis
Genres
Thriller
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The Hazards of Helen

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Full breakdown
Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror1
Humour1
Realism6
Romance0
Tension6
Darkness4
Complexity3
Emotional weight3

Cast

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Details

Genres
thriller
Directed by
J. Gunnis Davis
Starring
Helen Holmes, Robyn Adair, Edward Roberts
Runtime
13 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
No Language

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