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'The Girl from Woolworth's' is a 1929 American Pre-Code romance film directed by William Beaudine and starring Alice White, Gladden James and Bert Moorhouse. It was released both as a sound film and in a slightly shorter silent version.Marshall p.311

Karen Plunkett-Powell wrote in her book, 'Remembering Woolworth's: A Nostalgic History of the World's Most Famous Five-and-Dime': "First National Pictures produced this 60-minute musical as a showcase for up-and-coming actress Alice White." White had the role of a singing clerk in the music department of a Woolworth's store.

Cast



* Alice White as Pat King

* Gladden James as Dowling

* Bert Moorhouse as Dave

* Patricia Caron as Cleo

* William Orlamond as Pa Donnelly

* Milla Davenport as Ma Donnelly

* Charles Delaney as Bill Harigan

* Ben Hall as Jerry Donelly

* Wheeler Oakman as Lawrence Mayfield

Status



The film is now considered lost.

References





Bibliography



* Marshall, Wendy L. 'William Beaudine: From Silents to Television'. Scarecrow Press, 2005.


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