The read
It runs a compact 1h 2m.
Synopsis
Hardworking magazine editor Lois is married to playboy Fred Ames. Her secretary abruptly quits just as salesman Tom Sheridan happens to arrive to hawk his goods. Desperate for assistance, Lois impulsively hires Tom. While Fred continues his philandering ways, a romance blossoms between Tom and Lois. But Tom's fiancée grows suspicious of his bond with Lois, and he decides to resign. Lois won't give Tom up without a fight, though.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
13 audience votes
Key crew
- William DieterleDirector
- Bernhard KaunOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Kay FrancisLois Ames
- David MannersThomas 'Tom' / 'Tommy' Sherman
- Una MerkelRuth 'Ruthie' Holman
- Andy DevineAndy Doyle
- Kenneth ThomsonFred Ames
- Claire DoddAnn Le Marie
- Elizabeth PattersonMiss Harper
- Bess FlowersFred's Party Guest
- Edward Van SloanMr. Walters
- Frank Coghlan Jr.Youngster in Store
- Jack ChefeImpatient Man in Lois' Office (Uncredited)
- Betty FarringtonNew Secretary (Uncredited)
Stills
Themes
playboysecretarypre-code