The Gift Girl is a 1917 American silent comedy directed by Rupert Julian based on the story by Harry R. Durant.

[1][2] The film is based on a play by Harry R. Durant titled "Marcel's Birthday Present.

"[3] The movie unfolds as an English couple travels to the Middle East accompanied by their baby girl.

A man called Malec, played by Rupert Julian, stumbles across the tragedy.

Time passes and Rokaia, played by Louise Lovely, grows into a beautiful woman.

A wealthy nobleman, Marquis de Tonquin played by Wadsworth Harris discovers Rokaia.

The Marquis decides to hire (gift) her as a companion for his son Marcel played by Emory Johnson.