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5.1 / 10(21 votes)IMDbNR19331h 0mUnited States of America

His Private Secretary

“HE WAS A SUCKER FOR WOMEN-----AND SHE KNEW HER FISH!”

Synopsis

Dick Wallace wants to marry a minister's grand-daughter but his father, who wants him to get work on his company's business, is opposed. She takes a job with the company to prove she's okay.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 10, 1933

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Phil Whitman
Screenplay & Story
Jack Natteford, Lewis D. Collins, Sam Katzman
Original Title
His Private Secretary
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 0m
Production Studios
Showmen's Pictures, Colam Pictures Co., Screencraft Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Phil Whitman

Screenplay & Story

Jack Natteford, Lewis D. Collins, Sam Katzman

Director of Photography

Abe Scholtz

Film Editing

Bobby Ray

Producers

Sam Katzman, D.J. Mountan

Department Leadership Roster

Phil Whitman

Director

Sam Katzman

Sam Katzman

Writer

D.J. Mountan

Producer

Bobby Ray

Bobby Ray

Editor

Abe Scholtz

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for His Private Secretary.

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Frequently Asked Questions About His Private Secretary

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is His Private Secretary about?

Dick Wallace wants to marry a minister's grand-daughter but his father, who wants him to get work on his company's business, is opposed. She takes a job with the company to prove she's okay.

Who directed His Private Secretary?

His Private Secretary was directed by Phil Whitman.

Who stars in His Private Secretary?

The principal cast of His Private Secretary includes Evalyn Knapp, John Wayne, Reginald Barlow, Alec B. Francis, Arthur Hoyt.

When was His Private Secretary released and how long is it?

His Private Secretary was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for His Private Secretary?

His Private Secretary holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).