Poor Girls (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1927, Poor Girls is a drama film directed by William James Craft, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. A young girl, Peggy Warren (Dorothy Revier), raised in expensive boarding schools, discovers that her mother, respectable Katherine Warren (Ruth Stonehouse) also leads a second life as the notorious Texas Kate, Queen of the New York nightclubs. She leaves home ashamed of how her mother paid for her expensive schooling. A reconciliation re-unites mother and daughter after the mother saves her from a loveless marriage.
Who’s in it. Poor Girls stars Dorothy Revier as Peggy Warren, Edmund Burns as Richard Deane, Ruth Stonehouse as Katherine Warren / Texas Kate and Lloyd Whitlock as Eugene Ward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Poor Girls has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poor Girls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poor Girls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poor Girls (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Poor Girls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Poor Girls worth watching?
- Poor Girls holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Poor Girls?
- Poor Girls stars Dorothy Revier, Edmund Burns, Ruth Stonehouse, Lloyd Whitlock and Marjorie Bonner.
- When was Poor Girls released?
- Poor Girls was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.