His Private Secretary
| His Private Secretary | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Phil Whitman |
| Written by | Lewis D. Collins Jack Natteford |
| Produced by | Al Alt D.J. Mountan |
| Starring | Evalyn Knapp John Wayne |
| Cinematography | Abe Scholtz |
| Edited by | Bobby Ray |
Release date |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $9,000[1] |
| Box office | $95,000[1] |
His Private Secretary is a 1933 American Pre-Code light comedy film directed by Phil Whitman and starring Evalyn Knapp and John Wayne. It is an early John Wayne non-Western film appearance, made when he was 26 years old.
Plot
Dick Wallace (Wayne) has to prove to the preacher's daughter, his own father, his old friends, and himself that he is not just an irresponsible playboy. His new love Marion does a good job of convincing them. The question is whether or not it is true.
Cast
- Evalyn Knapp as Marion Hall
- John Wayne as Dick Wallace
- Reginald Barlow as Mr. Wallace
- Alec B. Francis as Rev. Hall
- Arthur Hoyt as Little
- Natalie Kingston as Polly
- Patrick Cunning as Van, Polly's Brother
- Al St. John as Garage Owner Tom
- Hugh Kidder as Jenkins, the Butler
- Mickey Rentschler as Joe Boyd
See also
References
- ^ a b Scheuer, P. K. (July 31, 1963). "Katzman doesn't give a hoot for art". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 168417537 – via ProQuest.
External links
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