My Dear Secretary
“He chased her . . . 'til she caught him!”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Laraine Day
Stephanie 'Steve' Gaylord
Kirk Douglas
Owen Waterbury
Keenan Wynn
Ronnie Hastings
Helen Walker
Elsie
Rudy Vallee
Charles Harris
Florence Bates
Horrible Hannah Reeve (the landlady)
Alan Mowbray
Deveny (Bryant Detective Agency)
Irene Ryan
Mary
Gale Robbins
Dawn O'Malley
Grady Sutton
Sylvan Scott
Bess Flowers
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Helene Stanley
Miss 'Clay' Pigeon
Stanley Andrews
Mr. McNally - Publisher (uncredited)
Gertrude Astor
Miss Gee (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Nightclub Extra (uncredited)
Jody Gilbert
Hilda Sneebacher (uncredited)
Charles Halton
Mr. Kilbride (uncredited)
Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema
Newspaper Publisher (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Martin
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- My Dear Secretary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Cardinal Pictures, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Martin
Charles Martin
Heinz Roemheld
Joseph F. Biroc
Arthur H. Nadel
Leo C. Popkin
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Martin
Director
Leo C. Popkin
Producer
Rudi Feld
Production Design
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Arthur H. Nadel
Editor
Charles Martin
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Dear Secretary
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What is My Dear Secretary about?
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.
Who directed My Dear Secretary?
My Dear Secretary was directed by Charles Martin.
Who stars in My Dear Secretary?
The principal cast of My Dear Secretary includes Laraine Day, Kirk Douglas, Keenan Wynn, Helen Walker, Rudy Vallee.
When was My Dear Secretary released and how long is it?
My Dear Secretary was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for My Dear Secretary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Dear Secretary was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Dear Secretary?
My Dear Secretary holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).