A Modern Cinderella
Nov 05 1932
•0h 17m
•Music, Comedy
Anita Ragusa, the daughter of a costume company owner, delivers a dress for a costume ball at the last minute. The snobbish customer doesn't like the design at first, but agrees to let Anita model it for her to decide whether to keep it. Charlie, a drunk partygoer, sees Anita in the dress and invites her to attend the festivities. She reluctantly agrees and sings for the other guests.
Cast
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Ruth Etting
Anita Ragusa
Adrian Rosley
Mr. Ragusa
Barbara Child
Carolyn Chandler
Brian Donlevy
Charlie the Chauffeur
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