The Private Secretary (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1931, The Private Secretary is a comedy film directed by Goffredo Alessandrini, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. During hard times, a vivacious girl looks for an office job in the hope of landing a rich man.The director of the bank she works at flirts with her while not at first revealing his identity so she rejects him.
Who’s in it. The Private Secretary stars Elsa Merlini as Elsa Lorenzi, Nino Besozzi as Il banchiere Berri, Sergio Tofano as L'usciere Otello and Cesare Zoppetti as Il capo del personale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Private Secretary has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Private Secretary page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Private Secretary tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Private Secretary (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Private Secretary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Private Secretary worth watching?
- The Private Secretary holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Private Secretary?
- The Private Secretary stars Elsa Merlini, Nino Besozzi, Sergio Tofano, Cesare Zoppetti and Ermanno Roveri.
- When was The Private Secretary released?
- The Private Secretary was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.