A Girl of the Timber Claims
Seen it?1917 | 50 min | Drama, Western
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for western fans and people who like stories about real, flawed people. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. A good follow-up to True Grit.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Gives its people room to develop, at 50 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1917: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
A homesteader (Constance Talmadge) shoots a man she believes is a "claim jumper," only to discover he is a government inspector. The film follows her as she tries to protect her claim from schemers while navigating a confusing and overly complicated plot with many side stories.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 263 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Powell
- Constance TalmadgeJessie West
- Allan SearsFrancis Ames (as A.D. Sears)
- Clyde E. HopkinsBob Mullen (as Clyde Hopkins)
- Wilbur HigbySenator Hoyle
- Joseph SingletonLeather Hermit
- F.A. TurnerJess's Father
- Beau ByrdCora Abbott
- Bennie SchumannEddie Stanley (as Bennie Schuman)
- Margaret TalmadgeMrs. Kiesey (as Mrs. Talmadge)
- Charles LeeA Homesteader