My Dear Secretary
"He chased her . . . 'til she caught him!"
Originally released in 1948. My Dear Secretary is a drama/romance film. directed by Charles Martin.
Starring Laraine Day, Kirk Douglas, and Keenan Wynn
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 5, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (23 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cardinal Pictures
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed My Dear Secretary?
My Dear Secretary was directed by Charles Martin.
How long is My Dear Secretary?
My Dear Secretary has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was My Dear Secretary released?
My Dear Secretary was released on November 5, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Dear Secretary?
The main cast of My Dear Secretary includes Laraine Day, Kirk Douglas, Keenan Wynn, Helen Walker, Rudy Vallee.