She Wrote the Book
“She wrote the years BLUSHING best-seller... then had to live it... page by burning page”
Synopsis
A plain-Jane math professor (Joan Davis) at a small midwestern college is talked into journeying to New York on behalf of a colleague who has written a steamy bestseller under an assumed name. When she arrives she gets a bump on the head which brings on a form of amnesia and she begins to believe she is the author of the book. Hijinks and adventures follow.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Brodney, Warren Wilson
- Original Title
- She Wrote the Book
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
Oscar Brodney, Warren Wilson
Joseph Gershenson, Warren Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lamont
Director
Oscar Brodney
Writer
Warren Wilson
Writer
Warren Wilson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About She Wrote the Book
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What is She Wrote the Book about?
A plain-Jane math professor (Joan Davis) at a small midwestern college is talked into journeying to New York on behalf of a colleague who has written a steamy bestseller under an assumed name. When she arrives she gets a bump on the head which brings on a form of amnesia and she begins to believe she is the author of the book. Hijinks and adventures follow.
Who directed She Wrote the Book?
She Wrote the Book was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in She Wrote the Book?
The principal cast of She Wrote the Book includes Joan Davis, Jack Oakie, Mischa Auer, Gloria Stuart, Kirby Grant.
When was She Wrote the Book released and how long is it?
She Wrote the Book was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for She Wrote the Book?
She Wrote the Book holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).