The Wild Girl (1925 film)

The Wild Girl is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by Frank Lloyd, starring Eve Southern, Jack Holt, and Shannon Day. The film is based on the novel The Wild Girl of the Sierras by Harold Bell Wright.

The plot revolves around a young woman, known as "The Wild Girl," who lives independently in the Sierra Nevada mountains. She is initially distrustful of outsiders but eventually becomes involved with a man who comes to the mountains. Romantic entanglements and conflicts with local residents ensue.

The film is considered a typical example of the Western genre during the silent era, featuring themes of nature, civilization, love, and conflict. It showcased the scenic beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains and the rugged individualism often associated with the American West. While not considered a groundbreaking or exceptionally influential film of its time, it was a popular release for Paramount Pictures.