The Girl from 10th Avenue

The Girl from 10th Avenue

A Shop Girl shows a Society Leader what it takes to Hold a Man!

NR 1935 · 69 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama

When his fiancée Valentine dumps him, prominent lawyer Geoffrey Sherwood goes on a bender and winds up married to a stranger, Miriam Brady. They decide to give their marriage a chance. Their landlady, a one-time Floradora girl, offers to help Miriam become refined. Successful again, Geoffrey is approached ("if only we were free") by Valentine. Miriam tells Valentine off in no uncertain terms. Geoffrey moves into his club where Valentine's husband tells him he is a fool to leave Miriam

Directed by Alfred E. Green

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Bette Davis Miriam A. Brady
Ian Hunter Geoffrey D. 'Geoff' Sherwood
Colin Clive John Marland
Alison Skipworth Mrs. Martin
John Eldredge Hugh Brown
Phillip Reed Tony Hewlett
Katharine Alexander Valentine French Marland
Helen Jerome Eddy Miss Mansfield
Bill Elliott James, Clerk at College Club
Edward McWade Art Clerk
Adrian Rosley Marcel, Restaurant Owner
André Cheron Max, Waldorf Headwaiter

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