The Girl Who Wouldn't Work_
Mary Hale hates her job in a department store, and when wealthy Gordon Kent comes around, she flirts with him and is fired. Because she is mad at her fiancé, William Norworth, Mary takes off in Kent's car and she doesn't come home until the early hours. Her father is furious and slaps her, so she leaves home. Kent offers to let her stay in his apartment, while he sleeps at the club.
Starring
Lionel Barrymore, Marguerite De La Motte, Henry B. Walthall
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Girl Who Wouldn't Work was released 101 years ago in 1925.
Overview
Mary Hale hates her job in a department store, and when wealthy Gordon Kent comes around, she flirts with him and is fired. Because she is mad at her fiancé,...
The Girl Who Wouldn't Work is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 0m.
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Status
Released
Runtime
60 min (1h 0m)
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What is The Girl Who Wouldn't Work about?
Mary Hale hates her job in a department store, and when wealthy Gordon Kent comes around, she flirts with him and is fired. Because she is mad at her fiancé, William Norworth, Mary takes off in Kent's car and she doesn't come home until the early hours. Her father is furious and slaps her, so she leaves home. Kent offers to let her stay in his apartment, while he sleeps at the club.
How long is The Girl Who Wouldn't Work?
The Girl Who Wouldn't Work has a runtime of 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Who stars in The Girl Who Wouldn't Work?
The cast of The Girl Who Wouldn't Work includes Lionel Barrymore, Marguerite De La Motte, Henry B. Walthall, Lilyan Tashman, Forrest Stanley.
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Drama