City Girl (1938)
In this tearful crime melodrama, a waitress becomes so taken with her dream of living in posh luxury and comfort that she leaves her honest boyfriend the district attorney to take up with a notorious gangster who lavishes her with stolen furs and fabulous diamonds. She has no idea that the crook is only using her as a pawn in his scheme to learn the DA's secrets. When she finally does learn the truth, she gives up her life for truth, justice and love.
Director: Alfred L. Werker
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: January 7, 1938
Cast
- Phyllis Brooks - Ellen Ward
- Ricardo Cortez - Charles Blake
- Robert Wilcox - Donald Sanford
- Douglas Fowley - Ritchie
- Chick Chandler - Mike Harrison
- Esther Muir - Flo Nichols
- Adrienne Ames - Vivian Ross
Screenplay
- Frances Hyland (Screenplay)
- Robin Harris (Screenplay)
- Lester Ziffren (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Harry Jackson
Editing: Norman Colbert
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
waitress
More Films by Director: Alfred L. Werker
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is City Girl about?
- In this tearful crime melodrama, a waitress becomes so taken with her dream of living in posh luxury and comfort that she leaves her honest boyfriend the district attorney to take up with a notorious gangster who lavishes her with stolen furs and fabulous diamonds. She has no idea that the crook is only using her as a pawn in his scheme to learn the DA's secrets. When she finally does learn the truth, she gives up her life for truth, justice and love.
- Who directed City Girl?
- City Girl was directed by Alfred L. Werker.
- Who stars in City Girl?
- City Girl stars Phyllis Brooks, Ricardo Cortez, Robert Wilcox, Douglas Fowley, Chick Chandler, Esther Muir.
- How long is City Girl?
- City Girl has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is City Girl?
- City Girl is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was City Girl produced?
- City Girl was produced in United States of America.