

Fifth Avenue Girl
1939-09-22 · 83 min · ★ 7.0
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 RogersMary Grey
Walter ConnollyMr. Borden
Verree TeasdaleMrs. Borden
James EllisonMike
Tim HoltTim Borden
Kathryn AdamsKatherine Borden
Franklin PangbornHiggins
Ferike BorosOlga
Louis CalhernDr. Kessler
Theodore von EltzTerwilliger
Alexander D'ArcyMaitre d'Hotel
Harlan BriggsStanton (uncredited)
Jack CarsonMinnesota (uncredited)
Mildred ColesKatherine's Friend (uncredited)
Kernan CrippsPoliceman in Park (uncredited)
Bess FlowersMr. Pape's Date (uncredited)
Roy GordonBoard Member (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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