She Wrote the Book(1946)
She wrote the years BLUSHING best-seller... then had to live it... page by burning page
She Wrote the Book 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.
She Wrote the Book (1946) is a comedy film directed by Charles Lamont, released on May 31, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Joan Davis, Jack Oakie, Mischa Auer and Gloria Stuart. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Lamont
- Writers:
- Oscar Brodney, Warren Wilson
- Producers:
- Warren Wilson
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
She Wrote the Book Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joan Davis
as Jane Featherstone
Jack Oakie
as Jerry Marlowe
Mischa Auer
as Joe
Gloria Stuart
as Phyllis Fowler
Kirby Grant
as Eddie Caldwell
Jacqueline deWit
as Millicent Van Cleve
Thurston Hall
as Horace Van Cleve
John Litel
as Dean Fowler
Cora Witherspoon
as Carrothers
Selmer Jackson
as Fielding
Verna Felton
as Mrs. Kilgour
Dick Elliott
as Party Guest
Key crew
Directed by Charles Lamont, written by Oscar Brodney and Warren Wilson, produced by Warren Wilson.
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She Wrote the Book Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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She Wrote the Book – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in She Wrote the Book?
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The main cast of She Wrote the Book (1946) includes Joan Davis, Jack Oakie, Mischa Auer, Gloria Stuart and Kirby Grant. The film was directed by Charles Lamont. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was She Wrote the Book released?
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She Wrote the Book was released on May 31, 1946 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is She Wrote the Book worth watching?
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She Wrote the Book (1946) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.