Fifth Avenue Girl (1939)
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- Approved
- 1h 23min
- Comedy, Romance
- 22 Sep 1939 (USA)
- Movie
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Cast verified as complete
Ginger Rogers | ... |
Mary Grey
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Walter Connolly | ... |
Timothy Borden
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Verree Teasdale | ... |
Martha Borden
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James Ellison | ... |
Mike
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Tim Holt | ... |
Tim Borden
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Kathryn Adams | ... |
Katherine Borden
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Franklin Pangborn | ... |
Higgins
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Ferike Boros | ... |
Olga
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Louis Calhern | ... |
Dr. Kessler
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Theodore von Eltz | ... |
Terwilliger
(as Theodor Von Eltz)
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Alexander D'Arcy | ... |
Maitre d'Hotel
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Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
Harlan Briggs | ... |
Stanton - Union Representative (uncredited)
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Steve Carruthers | ... |
Night Club Patron (uncredited)
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Jack Carson | ... |
Minnesota - a Sailor (uncredited)
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Mildred Coles | ... |
Katherine's Girlfriend (uncredited)
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Herbert Corthell | ... |
Joe - Board Member (uncredited)
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Kernan Cripps | ... |
Policeman in Park (uncredited)
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Oliver Cross | ... |
Night Club Patron (uncredited)
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Dorothy Dilly | ... |
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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Bess Flowers | ... |
Woman with Mr. Pape (uncredited)
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Aaron González | ... |
Tango-Rumba Bandleader (uncredited)
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Roy Gordon | ... |
Board Member (uncredited)
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Dell Henderson | ... |
Headwaiter (uncredited)
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Dick Hogan | ... |
Skippy's Friend (uncredited)
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Robert Emmett Keane | ... |
Seal Expert (uncredited)
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Cornelius Keefe | ... |
Tommy Hopkins (uncredited)
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Louis King | ... |
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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Florence Lake | ... |
Slavey - the Cook's Helper (uncredited)
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Charles Lane | ... |
Union Representative (uncredited)
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Manda Lane | ... |
Manda - the Maid (uncredited)
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Harold Langdon | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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Larry McGrath | ... |
Vendor in Park (uncredited)
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Roger Neury | ... |
Waiter Icing Champagne (uncredited)
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Lionel Pape | ... |
Mr. Pape - Man in Nightclub (uncredited)
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Earl Richards | ... |
Skippy (uncredited)
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George Rosener | ... |
Hobo in Park (uncredited)
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Peggy Stewart | ... |
Katherine's Girlfriend (uncredited)
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Max Wagner | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Phil Warren | ... |
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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Josephine Whittell | ... |
Miss Watson - Borden's Secretary (uncredited)
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Kenny Williams | ... |
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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Directed by
Gregory La Cava |
Written by
Allan Scott | ... | (screen play) |
Gregory La Cava | ... | () (uncredited) |
Morrie Ryskind | ... | (story outline) (uncredited) |
Produced by
Gregory La Cava | ... | producer |
Music by
Robert Russell Bennett | ... | (musical score by) (as Russell Bennett) |
Cinematography by
Robert De Grasse | ... | director of photography (as Robert de Grasse) |
Editing by
William Hamilton | ... | (edited by) |
Robert Wise | ... | (edited by) |
Art Direction by
Van Nest Polglase |
Set Decoration by
Darrell Silvera | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
Howard Greer | ... | (costumes by) |
Irene Greer | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
Mel Berns | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
Pandro S. Berman | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Edward Killy | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
Perry Ferguson | ... | associate art director |
Sound Department
John L. Cass | ... | recordist |
Camera and Electrical Department
John Miehle | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweler (uncredited) |
Music Department
Roy Webb | ... | musical director (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
Nan Blake | ... | unit publicity writer (uncredited) |
Frank Kneeland | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
Skeets Noyes | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
Dorothy Panter | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
Sue Shannon | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures (presents)
Distributors
- RKO Radio Pictures (1939) (United States) (theatrical) (as An RKO Radio Picture)
- RKO Radio Films (1940) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Kinografen (1940) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Filmituonti (1943) (Finland) (theatrical)
- C&C Television Corporation (1955) (United States) (tv)
- RKO Home Video (1984) (United States) (VHS) (Hard plastic clamshell)
- Warner Home Video (2010) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Odeon Entertainment (2012) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Turner Home Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
- Turner Home Entertainment (laserdisc)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Turner Entertainment (DVD package design)
- Warner Home Video (DVD package design)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
Troubled with union problems in his business and lonely on his birthday because his wife, Martha, is out with a playboy, millionaire Timothy Borden meets unemployed and hungry Mary Grey in a park and convinces her to help him celebrate at a nightclub. Much to his surprise the following morning, Mary has slept in the guest room for the night. Not unmindful that Martha's interest in Timothy seems renewed, he hires Mary to stay at the house as an employee and they go out on the town virtually every night. Mary meanwhile has a positive effect on other members of the household: daughter Katherine is in love with Michael, the communism-spouting chauffeur, and seeks her advice; and son Tim is forced to take over the neglected business to keep it from running downhill, which Timothy had been trying unsuccessfully to get him to do. Complications arise with the various family members' love interest struggles,. and Mary is caught in the middle.
Written by Arthur Hausner |
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Taglines | From park bench to parkside mansion in a riot of romantic complications and Hi-Hat Hilarity! See more » |
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Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
Budget | $607,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
Trivia | The original ending of the movie just had Mary Grey leaving the Borden House, walking down Fifth Avenue, but the sneak preview audience complained at what it considered an unhappy ending. So the ending was changed to its current form, which essentially made it more palatable. See more » |
Goofs | When Mrs. Borden walks toward her daughter after consulting with Dr. Kessler; the daughter has her arms in front of her with the hands interlocked. But on the following cut, the arms are now behind her with the hands interlocked. See more » |
Soundtracks | Tropicana See more » |
Crazy Credits | The opening credits are on street-sign like sign boards attached to the street light posts in New York City. See more » |
Quotes |
Mr. Borden:
Well, Michael, there seems to be a touch of spring in the air. Mike: Yes sir, that's something even the poor people can enjoy. See more » |