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9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR19291h 0mUnited States of America

The Girl from Woolworth's

“5 Times the Thrill - 10 Times the Romance”

Synopsis

Daisy, a clerk at Woolworth's, loves to sing. She meets Bill, a guard on the subway, at a party and they're both attracted to each other, but each tells the other that they have a different job than they actually do. Bill later finds her handbag on the subway, returns it to her and invites her to dinner. They dine at the swanky Mayfield Club, where owner Lawrence Mayfield is also attracted to Daisy and offers her a job there as a singer. Bill is not happy, although Daisy is.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 27, 1929

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
William Beaudine
Screenplay & Story
Adele Comandini, Edward Ludwig, Richard Weil
Original Title
The Girl from Woolworth's
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 0m
Production Studios
First National Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

William Beaudine

Screenplay & Story

Adele Comandini, Edward Ludwig, Richard Weil

Department Leadership Roster

William Beaudine

William Beaudine

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Girl from Woolworth's.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl from Woolworth's

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Girl from Woolworth's about?

Daisy, a clerk at Woolworth's, loves to sing. She meets Bill, a guard on the subway, at a party and they're both attracted to each other, but each tells the other that they have a different job than they actually do. Bill later finds her handbag on the subway, returns it to her and invites her to dinner. They dine at the swanky Mayfield Club, where owner Lawrence Mayfield is also attracted to Daisy and offers her a job there as a singer. Bill is not happy, although Daisy is.

Who directed The Girl from Woolworth's?

The Girl from Woolworth's was directed by William Beaudine.

Who stars in The Girl from Woolworth's?

The principal cast of The Girl from Woolworth's includes Alice White, Gladden James, Bert Moorhouse, Patricia Caron, William Orlamond.

When was The Girl from Woolworth's released and how long is it?

The Girl from Woolworth's was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl from Woolworth's?

The Girl from Woolworth's holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).