Fifth Avenue (1926)
When her cotton crop is burned, Barbara Pelham, a beautiful southern girl, comes to New York to find work as a fashion designer, staying with Mrs. Kemp, a woman she meets on the northbound train. In Mrs. Kemp's house, Barbara encounters Peter Heffner, a wealthy stockbroker, and discovers from him that she has taken up residence in a whorehouse. There is a police raid, but Barbara escapes arrest and returns home. Heffner's son, Neil, goes south to inspect some family property and there meets Barbara, with whom he falls in love. They decide to be married, and she accompanies him to New York, where she meets the elder Heffner for a second time. He denounces her as a whore, but Barbara goes to Mrs. Kemp, who explains the misunderstanding to everyone's satisfaction.
Cast
- Marguerite De La Motte - Barbara Pelham
- Allan Forrest - Neil Heffner
- Louise Dresser - Claudine Kemp
- William V. Mong - Peter Heffner
- Crauford Kent - Allan Trainor
- Lucille Lee Stewart - Natalie Van Loon
- Anna May Wong - Nan Lo
- Lillian Langdon - Mrs. Van Loon
- Josephine Norman - Greenwich Village Girl
- Sally Long - Greenwich Village Girl
Screenplay
- Anthony Coldeway (Screenplay)
Keywords
silent film, lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fifth Avenue about?
- When her cotton crop is burned, Barbara Pelham, a beautiful southern girl, comes to New York to find work as a fashion designer, staying with Mrs. Kemp, a woman she meets on the northbound train. In Mrs. Kemp's house, Barbara encounters Peter Heffner, a wealthy stockbroker, and discovers from him that she has taken up residence in a whorehouse. There is a police raid, but Barbara escapes arrest and returns home. Heffner's son, Neil, goes south to inspect some family property and there meets Barbara, with whom he falls in love. They decide to be married, and she accompanies him to New York, where she meets the elder Heffner for a second time. He denounces her as a whore, but Barbara goes to Mrs. Kemp, who explains the misunderstanding to everyone's satisfaction.
- Who directed Fifth Avenue?
- Fifth Avenue was directed by Robert G. Vignola.
- Who stars in Fifth Avenue?
- Fifth Avenue stars Marguerite De La Motte, Allan Forrest, Louise Dresser, William V. Mong, Crauford Kent, Lucille Lee Stewart.
- How long is Fifth Avenue?
- Fifth Avenue has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Fifth Avenue?
- Fifth Avenue is a Drama film.
- Where was Fifth Avenue produced?
- Fifth Avenue was produced in United States of America.