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"'Nell Shipman in The Girl from God's Country, the outdoor animal drama, released by Wid Gunning, Inc. has been received by the big exhibitor circuits as one of the strongest box-office cards of the fall and winter season,' according to reports which have reached the Wid Gunning home office recently. 'Miss Shipman, surrounded by her bears, dogs, and other animals, starred in Back to God's Country, the pioneer in the field of Canadian outdoor films. She is now author, star, director and producer of The Girl from God's Country, another story of the North Woods. [...]'"
-- Exhibitors Trade Review


Source:
Exhibitors Trade Review. "Circuits book new Gunning film: Nell Shipman's outdoor animal drama 'The Girl from God's Country' is accorded novel teaser campaign—essay contests are held." Exhibitors Trade Review, vol. 11, no. 6, January 7, 1922. (p. 391)