Volume II: Filmography

THE GIRL FROM CHICAGO

April 18, 1916 (Tuesday)

Length: 2 reels

Character: Comedy-drama

Scenario: Lloyd F. Lonergan

Cast: Gladys Hulette (the girl), George Marlo (the boy), J.H. Gilmour (Mr. Gray), Hector Dion (the butler), Yale Benner (the crook)

SYNOPSIS, Reel Life, April 15, 1916:

"Surprises usually come singly, occasionally they occur in twos or threes, but the Thanhouser-Mutual two-reel drama of the underworld, The Girl From Chicago, furnishes surprises galore. This photoplay, which features beautiful Gladys Hulette, is unique among the host of crook dramas shown on the screen. The plot is a gripping and complicated one in which the chief of police, through a systematic campaign, is able to capture a band of dangerous criminals. Just who the crooks are will puzzle even the most hardened picture fan accustomed to guess the outcome of a picture before the first reel is run. Gladys Hulette whose beauty and ability have made her one of the most popular actresses in the silent drama, who will be remembered for her splendid work in Mutual Masterpictures, DeLuxe Edition, is seen in a role far different from any she has yet appeared in.

"The story follows: There had been a number of mysterious robberies. Grayson, the banker, offered a large reward for the capture of the 'man higher up.' That same evening a young girl entered a restaurant and took a seat at a vacant table. Within a short time the girl was accepted as a member in good standing. A certain baroness with a wonderful necklace was to be a guest at the reception. The girl was placed there as the 'buttons.' Another member of the gang, disguised as a servant, secured the necklace and passed it to her. Before she could escape, however, she and her accomplice were arrested. She escaped, however, and hid in the car of the philanthropist. The young millionaire declared he would turn her over to the police, but relented, and let her go. The following day, however, she was in jail. Later she was taken before the chief. The girl stopped in front of banker Grayson. The banker turned pale. The chief chuckled as he announced her as one of the cleverest detectives on the force. The banker was led to a cell, and the rich young man detained the girl and begged her hand."

REVIEW, The Moving Picture World, April 29, 1916:

__"A two-reel crook story by Lloyd Lonergan, featuring Gladys Hulette and George Marlo. This runs along in a bright, entertaining manner, beginning with the appearance of a 'girl' in a restaurant infested by an organization known as 'The Birds of Prey.' She joins the gang and pulls off some small stunts. Then toward the close her surprise comes. This never gets up much attention, but is quite clever in certain ways and holds the interest well."

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