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DRAMA . 1938 . 1h 3m . 6.0/10

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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.

Starring Phyllis Brooks, Ricardo Cortez, Robert Wilcox
6.0/10
Rating
1h 3m
Runtime
1938
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Phyllis Brooks stars as Ellen Ward in City Girl.
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Year context
City Girl was released 88 years ago in 1938.
Overview
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 dis...
City Girl is a Drama, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 3m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
63 min (1h 3m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (1 votes)

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.
How long is City Girl?
City Girl has a runtime of 63 minutes (1h 3m).
Who stars in City Girl?
The cast of City Girl includes Phyllis Brooks, Ricardo Cortez, Robert Wilcox, Douglas Fowley, Chick Chandler.
What is the rating of City Girl?
City Girl has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Crime
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