Street Girl

Street Girl

Hear the gay little trouper who delighted you in silence play the violin on the screen for the first time

1929 · 87 min · ★ 6.1 · Romance, Drama

A homeless and destitute violinist joins a combo to bring it success, but has problems with her love life.

Directed by Wesley Ruggles · Written by Jane Murfin

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