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Cast
Laraine Day
as Stephanie 'Steve' Gaylord
Kirk Douglas
as Owen Waterbury
Keenan Wynn
as Ronnie Hastings
Helen Walker
as Elsie
Rudy Vallee
as Charles Harris
Florence Bates
as Horrible Hannah Reeve (the landlady)
Alan Mowbray
as Deveny (Bryant Detective Agency)
Irene Ryan
as Mary
Gale Robbins
as Dawn O'Malley
Grady Sutton
as Sylvan Scott
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1948
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance, Comedy
Votes26
DirectorCharles Martin
WritersCharles Martin
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMy Dear Secretary
About My Dear Secretary
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.
Directed by Charles Martin, My Dear Secretary leans on a strong ensemble — Laraine Day, Kirk Douglas, Keenan Wynn — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1948.
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