Mannequin(1938)
The Romance of a Shopgirl's Millions
Jessie, a young working class woman, seeks to improve her life by marrying her boyfriend, only to find out that he is no better than what she left behind.
Movie: Mannequin
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jessie Cassidy
John Hennessey
Eddie Miller
Briggs
Beryl Lee (as Mary Phillips)
'Pa' Cassidy
Mrs. Cassidy (as Elizabeth Risdon)
Clifford Cassidy
Turnkey (Uncredited)
'Swing' Magoo (Uncredited)
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