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Somewhat Secret

1939-03-29 · 21 min · ★ 6.5

Music · Comedy

At the Dimsdale Hall Finishing School, Assistant Dean Emily Godsall declares that any student who associates herself with swing music will be severely punished. Complications develop when she finds out that her boyfriend, a chemistry professor at the school, is also a well-known swing bandleader.

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Directors
Sammy Lee
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
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Top Cast

Mary HowardMary HowardAssistant Dean Emily Godsall
Benny RubinBenny RubinSwingopater Trombonist
Tom CollinsTom CollinsBenjamin 'Barrelhouse Benny' Barnes
Mary BovardMary BovardAlice the Tattletale
Phillip TerryPhillip TerryAtlantic City Emcee (uncredited)
Billy WayneBilly WayneSwingopater Violinist (uncredited)

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