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Fifth Avenue Girl
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Fifth Avenue Girl

1939-09-22 · 83 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Romance

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

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Directors
Gregory La Cava
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ginger RogersGinger RogersMary Grey
Walter ConnollyWalter ConnollyMr. Borden
Verree TeasdaleVerree TeasdaleMrs. Borden
James EllisonJames EllisonMike
Tim HoltTim HoltTim Borden
Kathryn AdamsKathryn AdamsKatherine Borden
Franklin PangbornFranklin PangbornHiggins
Ferike BorosFerike BorosOlga
Louis CalhernLouis CalhernDr. Kessler
Theodore von EltzTheodore von EltzTerwilliger
Alexander D'ArcyAlexander D'ArcyMaitre d'Hotel
Harlan BriggsHarlan BriggsStanton (uncredited)
Jack CarsonJack CarsonMinnesota (uncredited)
Mildred ColesMildred ColesKatherine's Friend (uncredited)
Herbert CorthellJoe (uncredited)
Kernan CrippsKernan CrippsPoliceman in Park (uncredited)
Dorothy Dilly(uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersMr. Pape's Date (uncredited)
Aaron GonzálezBandleader (uncredited)
Roy GordonRoy GordonBoard Member (uncredited)

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