
Private Affairs
1940-07-05 · 74 min · ★ 7.0
A girl decides to consult her natural father, whom she's never seen, for advice on her mixed-up love life.
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- Directors
- Albert S. Rogell
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Nancy KellyJane Bullerton
Robert CummingsJimmy Nolan
Hugh HerbertAngus McPherson
Roland YoungAmos Bullerton
Montagu LoveNoble Bullerton
Jonathan HaleGeorge Gilkin
Florence ShirleyMrs. Gilkin
G.P. HuntleyHerbert Stanley
Dick PurcellDick Cartwright
Leonard CareyCasper the Butler
Mary ForbesMrs. Stanley
Douglas WoodMr. Stanley
Granville BatesJudge Samuel Elmer Hamilton
Tim RyanBartender Harry
Emmett VoganStock Buyer Smith (uncredited)
Landers StevensEmployee (uncredited)
James BlakeleyHenry (uncredited)
Jack ChefeWaiter (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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