City Girl
Synopsis
In this tearful crime melodrama, a waitress becomes so taken with her dream of living in posh luxury and comfort that she leaves her honest boyfriend, who has just been promoted to assistant district attorney, to take up with a notorious gangster who lavishes her with stolen furs and fabulous diamonds. Unfortunately, the luxury and comfort come with a life of crime and soon she is wanted for murder and jail-breaking.
Top Cast
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Phyllis Brooks
Ellen Ward
Ricardo Cortez
Charles Blake
Robert Wilcox
Donald Sanford
Douglas Fowley
Ritchie
Chick Chandler
Mike Harrison
Esther Muir
Flo Nichols
Adrienne Ames
Vivian Ross
Marjorie Main
Mrs. Ward (uncredited)
Lon Chaney Jr.
Gangster (uncredited)
Milton Kibbee
Doctor's Assistant (uncredited)
Lynn Bari
Waitress (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 7, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred L. Werker
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Harris, Frances Hyland, Lester Ziffren
- Original Title
- City Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred L. Werker
Robin Harris, Frances Hyland, Lester Ziffren
Harry Jackson
Norman Colbert
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
Robin Harris
Screenplay
Frances Hyland
Screenplay
Alfred L. Werker
Director
Lester Ziffren
Screenplay
Norman Colbert
Editor
Sol M. Wurtzel
Producer
Harry Jackson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About City Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is City Girl about?
In this tearful crime melodrama, a waitress becomes so taken with her dream of living in posh luxury and comfort that she leaves her honest boyfriend, who has just been promoted to assistant district attorney, to take up with a notorious gangster who lavishes her with stolen furs and fabulous diamonds. Unfortunately, the luxury and comfort come with a life of crime and soon she is wanted for murder and jail-breaking.
Who directed City Girl?
City Girl was directed by Alfred L. Werker.
Who stars in City Girl?
The principal cast of City Girl includes Phyllis Brooks, Ricardo Cortez, Robert Wilcox, Douglas Fowley, Chick Chandler.
When was City Girl released and how long is it?
City Girl was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for City Girl?
City Girl holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).