My Dear Secretary(1948)
He chased her . . . 'til she caught him!
My Dear Secretary 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.
My Dear Secretary (1948) is a drama, romance and comedy film directed by Charles Martin, released on November 5, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Laraine Day, Kirk Douglas, Keenan Wynn and Helen Walker. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Martin
- Writers:
- Charles Martin
- Producers:
- Leo C. Popkin
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph F. Biroc
- Composer:
- Heinz Roemheld
- Production:
- Cardinal Pictures, United Artists
- Status:
- Released
My Dear Secretary (1948) Trailer
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My Dear Secretary Cast & Crew
Main 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
Bess Flowers
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Helene Stanley
as Miss 'Clay' Pigeon
Key crew
Directed by Charles Martin, written by Charles Martin, produced by Leo C. Popkin.
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My Dear Secretary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 26 ratings.
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My Dear Secretary – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Dear Secretary online?
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My Dear Secretary (1948) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in My Dear Secretary?
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The main cast of My Dear Secretary (1948) includes Laraine Day, Kirk Douglas, Keenan Wynn, Helen Walker and Rudy Vallee. The film was directed by Charles Martin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Dear Secretary released?
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My Dear Secretary was released on November 5, 1948 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is My Dear Secretary worth watching?
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My Dear Secretary (1948) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for My Dear Secretary?
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