The plight of young unmarried working women was a concern in the growing cities of the early 20th century. Young, unmarried women working in cities could be tempted by the vices, neglecting their work. This film is a morality play, starring a “good” factory girl and “bad” factory girl, employed making heels for shoes at the Gutta Percha Rubber Factory in Parkdale, Toronto, where it was shot. The bad factory girl neglects her personal hygiene and diet. She’s also a poor worker. The ‘good girl’ is a model of efficiency who is promoted to ‘forelady’ and is rewarded with a budding relationship with her male supervisor. They spend time together at Grenadier Pond in what was already a City of Toronto park.

Library and Archives Canada Item Number ISN 688

Film editing by David Sobel. Music by Allen Booth