The Girl from Whitley (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1916, The Girl from Whitley is a notable film directed by Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Elly lives in the fishing town of Whitley as the foster daughter of the greedy merchant Brown. When Brown suddenly raises gasoline prices, the local fishermen revolt. The events escalate to a huge gasoline fire, Brown’s death and poor Elly’s capture by pirates. Fortunately, John Elton heroically extinguishes the fire and, just in the nick of time, saves Elly, whom he has long admired. Will Elly and John finally find a peaceful life together after everything they’ve both been through? (stumfilm.dk)
Who’s in it. The Girl from Whitley stars Emil Helsengreen as John, Karen Sandberg as Elly, Frederik Jacobsen and Alf Blütecher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Girl from Whitley 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 Whitley page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl from Whitley (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Girl from Whitley change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Girl from Whitley worth watching?
- The Girl from Whitley holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Girl from Whitley?
- The Girl from Whitley stars Emil Helsengreen, Karen Sandberg, Frederik Jacobsen, Alf Blütecher and Ove Kühl.
- When was The Girl from Whitley released?
- The Girl from Whitley was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.