When a Girl Loves
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When a Girl Loves

7.0 / 10 1919 1h 0mNR English
Western

Storyline

A minister and his young daughter Bess, journey west where he hopes to regain his health. They become involved with notorious outlaw 'Eagle' Ryan. The outlaw becomes influenced by the power of religion along with Bess's gentle persuasion, he is reformed from his life of crime and forgiven by all the townspeople.

Cast & Crew

Mildred Harris

Mildred Harris

Bess

Lead
William Stowell

William Stowell

'Eagle' Ryan

WJ

Wharton James

The Minister

Alfred Paget

Alfred Paget

Ben Grant

Willis Marks

Willis Marks

William Wiatt

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Phillips Smalley's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. When a Girl Loves is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker