The Girl Angle (1917): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1917, The Girl Angle is a drama, liebesfilm and western film directed by Edgar Jones, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. Jilted on her wedding day, Maud Wainwright becomes a confirmed man-hater. Homesteading in the Southwest, she ignores the attentions of both bandit "Three Gun Smith" and Sheriff Steve Kennedy. When Smith's gang accidentally knocks over Maud's cabin, the men take her to Smith's cabin while they rebuild her dwelling. There, Maud discovers a mail pouch and believing that it was stolen by Smith, reports him to the sheriff, who persuades her to assist him in arresting the bandit. After Smith is captured, Maud discovers papers that prove he is actually a secret service agent and that the sheriff is the real bandit. Riding to Smith's rescue, Maud prevents him from being lynched at the hands of vigilantes and then proclaims her love for him.

Who’s in it. The Girl Angle stars Anita King as Maud Wainwright, Robert Ensminger as Steve Kennedy, Ruth Lackaye as Mrs. Millikin and Joe Ryan as 'Three Gun' Smith, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Girl Angle sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl Angle page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Girl Angle tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.