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Fifth Avenue Girl (1939) | Criteria

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Fifth Avenue Girl

English • 1939 • 1h 23m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Gregory La Cava

Synopsis

A wealthy man hires a poor girl to play his mistress in order to get more attention from his neglectful family.

Included in
Screwball Comedy Classics
Position 7
Included in
June 2023
Position 22

Credits

Crew

DirectorGregory La Cava

WriterAllan Scott

CinematographerRobert De Grasse

ComposerRobert Russell Bennett

EditorWilliam Hamilton, Robert Wise

ProducerGregory La Cava

Cast

Ginger Rogersas Mary Grey

Walter Connollyas Mr. Borden

Verree Teasdaleas Mrs. Borden

James Ellisonas Mike

Tim Holtas Tim Borden

Kathryn Adamsas Katherine Borden

Franklin Pangbornas Higgins

Ferike Borosas Olga

Louis Calhernas Dr. Kessler

Theodore von Eltzas Terwilliger

Alexander D'Arcyas Maitre d'Hotel

Harlan Briggsas Stanton (uncredited)

Jack Carsonas Minnesota (uncredited)

Mildred Colesas Katherine's Friend (uncredited)

Herbert Corthellas Joe (uncredited)

Kernan Crippsas Policeman in Park (uncredited)

Dorothy Dillyas (uncredited)

Bess Flowersas Mr. Pape's Date (uncredited)

Aaron Gonzálezas Bandleader (uncredited)

Roy Gordonas Board Member (uncredited)