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My Dear Secretary
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My Dear Secretary

1948-11-05 · 94 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Romance · Comedy

A budding young writer thinks it's her lucky day when she is chosen to be the new secretary for Owen Waterbury, famous novelist. She is soon disppointed, however, when he turns out to be an erratic, immature playboy. Opposites attract, of course, but not without sub-plots that touch on competitiveness within marriage and responsibility.

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Directors
Charles Martin
Production companies
Cardinal Pictures, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Laraine DayLaraine DayStephanie 'Steve' Gaylord
Kirk DouglasKirk DouglasOwen Waterbury
Keenan WynnKeenan WynnRonnie Hastings
Helen WalkerHelen WalkerElsie
Rudy ValleeRudy ValleeCharles Harris
Florence BatesFlorence BatesHorrible Hannah Reeve (the landlady)
Alan MowbrayAlan MowbrayDeveny (Bryant Detective Agency)
Irene RyanIrene RyanMary
Gale RobbinsGale RobbinsDawn O'Malley
Grady SuttonGrady SuttonSylvan Scott
Bess FlowersBess FlowersNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Helene StanleyHelene StanleyMiss 'Clay' Pigeon
Stanley AndrewsStanley AndrewsMr. McNally - Publisher (uncredited)
Gertrude AstorGertrude AstorMiss Gee (uncredited)
Franklyn FarnumFranklyn FarnumNightclub Extra (uncredited)
Jody GilbertJody GilbertHilda Sneebacher (uncredited)
Charles HaltonCharles HaltonMr. Kilbride (uncredited)
Erik Hazelhoff RoelfzemaNewspaper Publisher (uncredited)
Virginia HewittVirginia HewittFelicia Adams (uncredited)
Russell HicksRussell HicksDick Fulton - Publisher (uncredited)

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