The Girl in the Taxi (1921 film)

The Girl in the Taxi is a 1921 American silent comedy film directed by Lloyd Ingraham and starring Flora Parker DeHaven, Carter DeHaven, and King Baggot. The film is based on the French farce La Chasse au Mari (The Marriage Chase) by Georges Duval and Henri Falk, which was later adapted into the English-language play The Girl in the Taxi by Frederick Fenn and Arthur Wimperis.

The plot revolves around a married man who finds himself in a series of compromising situations with a young woman he meets in a taxi, leading to mistaken identities, jealous spouses, and comedic misunderstandings. The film follows the basic storyline of the stage play, although details and character names may have been altered for the screen.

The Girl in the Taxi was one of many adaptations of the popular stage play, which had already seen numerous productions and screen versions prior to 1921. While not considered a landmark film, it reflects the popular tastes of the era for light-hearted, farcical comedies. Preservation status is uncertain, and it is possible that the film is lost. The DeHaven husband-and-wife team were known for their comedic roles in silent films.