Fifth Avenue Girl
“From park bench to parkside mansion in a riot of romantic complications and Hi-Hat Hilarity!”
Synopsis
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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Fifth Avenue Girl 1939 ClipOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-07
Top Cast
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Ginger Rogers
Mary Grey
Walter Connolly
Mr. Borden
Verree Teasdale
Mrs. Borden
James Ellison
Mike
Tim Holt
Tim Borden
Kathryn Adams
Katherine Borden
Franklin Pangborn
Higgins
Ferike Boros
Olga
Louis Calhern
Dr. Kessler
Theodore von Eltz
Terwilliger
Alexander D'Arcy
Maitre d'Hotel
Harlan Briggs
Stanton (uncredited)
Jack Carson
Minnesota (uncredited)
Mildred Coles
Katherine's Friend (uncredited)
Herbert Corthell
Joe (uncredited)
Kernan Cripps
Policeman in Park (uncredited)
Dorothy Dilly
(uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Mr. Pape's Date (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
September 22, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 22, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory La Cava
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan Scott
- Original Score
- Robert Russell Bennett
- Original Title
- Fifth Avenue Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory La Cava
Allan Scott
Robert Russell Bennett
Robert De Grasse
William Hamilton, Robert Wise
Gregory La Cava
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Greer
Costume Design
William Hamilton
Editor
Robert Wise
Editor
Gregory La Cava
Producer
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
Gregory La Cava
Director
Allan Scott
Screenplay
Robert Russell Bennett
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fifth Avenue Girl
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What is Fifth Avenue Girl about?
A wealthy man hires a poor girl to play his mistress in order to get more attention from his neglectful family.
Who directed Fifth Avenue Girl?
Fifth Avenue Girl was directed by Gregory La Cava.
Who stars in Fifth Avenue Girl?
The principal cast of Fifth Avenue Girl includes Ginger Rogers, Walter Connolly, Verree Teasdale, James Ellison, Tim Holt.
When was Fifth Avenue Girl released and how long is it?
Fifth Avenue Girl was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Fifth Avenue Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fifth Avenue Girl was composed by Robert Russell Bennett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fifth Avenue Girl?
Fifth Avenue Girl holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).