Mabel Normand ‘That's some pussy cat.’ No, this is not a description of Mable Normand who is the leading lady in 'The Extra Girl'. This is a comment she makes after everyone on the set is chased by a ferocious lion. Well the director had said 'That lion won't jump and today I want a thrill', but he got more excitement than he had bargained for. Mabel Normand and Ralph Graves Sue lives in a small town in America and dreams of an acting career on the silver screen. Youth friend Dave is a willing victim for her many living room rehearsals. Meanwhile, Dad is arranging a husband for Sue. Druggist Aaron appears to be a good match. When Dad and Aaron see Dave and Sue a little too much absorbed in their rehearsals, Dad decides they should not see each other anymore and that Sue should marry Aaron as soon as possible. This is, of course, asking for problems. Anna Dodge But this film is more than just a love story. It is also a story about a woman w
Reviews of classic or obscure films. All reviews written by Anne-Marie Steenbergen.