The Girl from Nowhere (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1921, The Girl from Nowhere is a drama film directed by George Archainbaud, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Headstrong Mavis Cole defying her grandfather runs away with the wealthy but caddish Herbert Whitman. Proving he’s no good Herbert plants a stolen necklace on Mavis and attempts to have her arrested when he comes under suspicion, so Mavis flees to a hunting lodge then entering into a marriage of convenience with Jimmy Ryder to hide her identity. Meanwhile, Herbert bribes ex-convict Steve La Marche to steal a jewel from Dorothy Grosscup but Jimmy captures the thief, though he claims innocence. Dorothy accuses Mavis of the theft, but she is cleared by Steve, resulting in Herbert's arrest.
Who’s in it. The Girl from Nowhere stars Elaine Hammerstein as Mavis Cole, William B. Davidson as Jimmy Ryder, Huntley Gordon as Herbert Whitman and Colin Campbell as Samuel Grosscup, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Girl from Nowhere 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 from Nowhere page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl from Nowhere tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl from Nowhere (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Girl from Nowhere change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Girl from Nowhere worth watching?
- The Girl from Nowhere 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 Girl from Nowhere?
- The Girl from Nowhere stars Elaine Hammerstein, William B. Davidson, Huntley Gordon, Colin Campbell and Warren Cook.
- When was The Girl from Nowhere released?
- The Girl from Nowhere was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.