The Perils of Our Girl Reporters

The Perils of Our Girl Reporters

1916 · 300 min · Drama

Young Dorothy Desmond becomes a newspaper reporter in New York City after her father's death. Facing various adventures like solving crimes, uncovering corruption, and helping people while navigating the challenges of journalism, ultimately pursuing a "finer" path than just reporting she finds a purpose in her life. A 15 Chapter serial: 1. The Jade Necklace (1916). 2. The Black Door (1917) 3. Ace High (1917) 4. The White Trail (1917) 5. Many a Slip (1917) 6. A Long Lane (1917) 7. The Smite of Conscience (1917) 8. Birds of Prey (1917) 9. Misjudged (1917) 10. Taking Chances (1917) 11. The Meeting (1917) 12. Outwitted (1917) 13. The Schemers (1917) 14. The Counterfeiters (1917) 15. Kidnapped (1917).

Directed by George Terwilliger

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