The Surf Girl

1916
20m

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Several people have decided to go swimming at the swimming pool at Coney Island. They include a young woman with a strong armed boyfriend, and another young woman accompanied to the park by ... Read allSeveral people have decided to go swimming at the swimming pool at Coney Island. They include a young woman with a strong armed boyfriend, and another young woman accompanied to the park by her overprotective parents. Complications begin when the second young woman begins cavorti... Read allSeveral people have decided to go swimming at the swimming pool at Coney Island. They include a young woman with a strong armed boyfriend, and another young woman accompanied to the park by her overprotective parents. Complications begin when the second young woman begins cavorting with the assistant lifeguard, of who her father does not approve. In trying to get the ... Read all

Director
- Harry Edwards
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5.7/10

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Director
- Harry Edwards
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Fritz Schade

The Lifeguard Captain

Raymond Griffith

The Assistant Lifeguard

Al Kaufman

The Sledgehammer Man

Ivy Crosthwaite

The Sledgehammer Man's Wife

Glen Cavender

Poppa - the Angry Father

Dale Fuller

Momma

Julia Faye

The Daughter

Albert T. Gillespie

Bar Patron
(as Bert Gillespie)
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Otto Fries

Ted Edwards

Soda Fountain Attendant
(uncredited)

William Hauber

Man at Test of Strength Concession
(uncredited)

Erle C. Kenton

Minor Role
(unconfirmed)
(uncredited)

Grover Ligon

Bar Guide
(uncredited)

Gene Rogers

Toss Ball Operator
(uncredited)

Vera Steadman

Minor Role
(uncredited)

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Quotes
The Sledgehammer Man's Wife: Wait for me, dear, I'm going swimming.

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8/10

Simply insane

"The Surf Girl" is about the misadventures of a family at the beach. Much of the time, Pa is being slapped around by his very tough wife. During one of their bouts, their daughter sneaks off to go swimming....and meet men. When Pa learns of this, he is determined to keep his daughter and men apart--with varying success.

This film does not have anyone in it who you'd recognize today and it has very little real plot. However, I really did like it. Now you can't compare the quality of this silent short to those of the 1920s. Comedy was FAR less refined in the 1910s and for its time period, "The Surf Girl" is a pretty dandy film. The biggest reason I liked it is because of its frenetic pace. When one joke falls flat, it doesn't matter, as another one is coming almost immediately. In addition, there are tons of knockabout stunts that will leave you almost breathless. Clever and cute.