5th Ave Girl (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1939, 5th Ave Girl is a comedy and romance film directed by Gregory La Cava, running about 83 minutes. “From park bench to parkside mansion in a riot of romantic complications and Hi-Hat Hilarity!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wealthy man hires a poor girl to play his mistress in order to get more attention from his neglectful family.
Who’s in it. 5th Ave Girl stars Ginger Rogers as Mary Grey, Walter Connolly as Mr. Borden, Verree Teasdale as Mrs. Borden and James Ellison as Mike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, 5th Ave Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 5th Ave Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of 5th Ave Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 5th Ave Girl (1939)?
- In US, 5th Ave Girl is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 5th Ave Girl worth watching?
- 5th Ave Girl holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 5th Ave Girl?
- 5th Ave Girl stars Ginger Rogers, Walter Connolly, Verree Teasdale, James Ellison and Tim Holt.
- When was 5th Ave Girl released?
- 5th Ave Girl was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.