5th Ave Girl (1939)

In the heart of New York's aristocracy, besieged by union disputes and the sting of loneliness, millionaire Timothy Borden finds an unexpected savior in Mary Grey, an unemployed woman he stumbles upon in a park on his birthday. As his wife Martha dances in the arms of a playboy, Timothy convinces Mary to join his solitary celebration at a swanky nightclub. Little does he realize, this encounter is set to change the dynamic of his household. Awakening to find Mary has spent the night in the guest room, Timothy seizes the opportunity to reignite his wife's waning interest by hiring Mary as a household employee. As they paint the town red night after night, Mary's presence begins to stir a positive shift within the Borden family. Katherine, the Borden's daughter, finds herself drawn to Michael, their chauffeur with a penchant for communism, and turns to Mary for guidance. Simultaneously, their son Tim is thrust into the limelight, assuming control of the faltering family business that Timothy has desperately tried to place in his hands. As the Borden family members grapple with their intertwined love interests, Mary finds herself at the vortex of their complications. As she navigates the intricate labyrinth of high society, the question remains: can she maintain the balance or will she be swept away in the whirlwind of their elite world?

5th Ave Girl is a comedy movie featuring Ginger Rogers and directed by Gregory La Cava.

5th Ave Girl is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.