The Wild Girl (1917 film)

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The Wild Girl
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Directed by Howard Estabrook
Written by George Rosener
Produced by Harry Weber
Starring
Cinematography Frank Kugler
Production
company
Eva Tanguay Films
Distributed by Selznick Pictures
Release date
  • September 1917 (1917-09)
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
Languages

The Wild Girl is a 1917 American silent comedy film directed by Howard Estabrook and starring Eva Tanguay, Stuart Holmes, and Tom Moore. [1]

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  1. Erdman p. 199

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