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The Girl Detective's Ruse

  • 1913
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DramaShort

A gang of counterfeiters made their headquarters in a large city and the police, despite many determined efforts, were unable to arrest them. One of the cleverest detectives in the city's em... Read allA gang of counterfeiters made their headquarters in a large city and the police, despite many determined efforts, were unable to arrest them. One of the cleverest detectives in the city's employ was a young girl who had won a name for courage. She learned that a certain woman cou... Read allA gang of counterfeiters made their headquarters in a large city and the police, despite many determined efforts, were unable to arrest them. One of the cleverest detectives in the city's employ was a young girl who had won a name for courage. She learned that a certain woman counterfeiter, who had been sentenced to prison with her husband was soon to be released, and... Read all

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    • Marguerite Snow
    • Violet Stuart
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    deickemeyer

    The best detective story recently shown

    The best detective story recently shown, with a girl in the leading part. The girl impersonates a woman counterfeiter, shout to be released from prison. A member of the gang meets her with an automobile and she is taken to their apartments. All goes well till the woman's husband escapes from prison and appears on the scene. The girl's escape contains a genuine thrill. A good release. - The Moving Picture World, May 10, 1913

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    • Release date
      • April 29, 1913 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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      • English
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      • Thanhouser Film Corporation
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      • Black and White
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      • Silent
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      • 1.33 : 1

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