The Mountain Woman (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1921, The Mountain Woman is a drama film directed by Charles Giblyn, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. In the hills of Kentucky, Alexander McGivens, known as "the girl in pants," is reared by her father as if she were a boy. When her father, Aaron, is wounded in a fight with Bud Sellers, the girl undertakes to get her father's logs to market with the help of a crew from the lumber camp. Her numerous suitors include a young Irishman, Jerry O'Keefe, roughneck Jase Mallows, and a wealthy young easterner, Jack Halloway. After delivering the logs, she entrusts her money to the repentant Bud Sellers, and on her return trip she is captured by Mallows and his followers. She finally reaches home, where she offers her hand to O'Keefe, the soft-spoken mountaineer.
Who’s in it. The Mountain Woman stars Pearl White as Alexander McGiverns, Corliss Giles as Jerry O'Keefe, Richard Travers as Jack Halloway and George Barnum as Aaron McGiverns, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Mountain Woman 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 Mountain Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mountain Woman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mountain Woman (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mountain Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mountain Woman worth watching?
- The Mountain Woman holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Mountain Woman?
- The Mountain Woman stars Pearl White, Corliss Giles, Richard Travers, George Barnum and Warner Richmond.
- When was The Mountain Woman released?
- The Mountain Woman was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.