Street Girl
Hear the gay little trouper who delighted you in silence play the violin on the screen for the first time
1929 · 1h 27m · Passed
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Wesley Ruggles
Overview
A homeless and destitute violinist joins a combo to bring it success, but has problems with her love life.
Director and cast
- Wesley Ruggles Director
- Betty Compson as Frederika Joyzelle
- John Harron as Mike Fall
- Jack Oakie as Joe Spring
- Ned Sparks as Happy Winter
- Guy Buccola as Pete Summer
- Joseph Cawthorn as Keppel - Cafe Owner
- Ivan Lebedeff as Prince Nicholaus of Aregon
- Doris Eaton as Singer at Club Joyzelle
- Russ Columbo as Violinist - Gus Arnheim and His Ambassaors (uncredited)
- Frank McLure as Club Joyzelle Patron (uncredited)
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