The Extra Girl (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1923, The Extra Girl is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by F. Richard Jones, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. Sue Graham is a small town girl who wants to be a motion picture star. She wins a contract when a picture of a very pretty girl is sent to a studio instead of her picture. When she arrives in Hollywood, the mistake is discovered and she starts working in the props department of the studio instead. Her parents then come out to California and invest some money with a very shifty individual.
Who’s in it. The Extra Girl stars Mabel Normand as Sue Graham, Ralph Graves as Dave Giddings, George Nichols as Zachariah 'Pa' Graham and Anna Dodge as Mary 'Ma' Graham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Extra Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Extra Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Extra Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Extra Girl (1923)?
- In US, The Extra Girl is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Extra Girl worth watching?
- The Extra Girl holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Extra Girl?
- The Extra Girl stars Mabel Normand, Ralph Graves, George Nichols, Anna Dodge and Vernon Dent.
- When was The Extra Girl released?
- The Extra Girl was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.