Fifth Avenue Girl

Fifth Avenue Girl

From park bench to parkside mansion in a riot of romantic complications and Hi-Hat Hilarity!

NR 1939 · 83 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy, Romance

A wealthy man hires a poor girl to play his mistress in order to get more attention from his neglectful family.

Directed by Gregory La Cava · Written by Allan Scott

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