My Dear Secretary (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1948, My Dear Secretary is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Charles Martin, running about 94 minutes. “He chased her . . . 'til she caught him!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. My Dear Secretary stars Laraine Day as Stephanie 'Steve' Gaylord, Kirk Douglas as Owen Waterbury, Keenan Wynn as Ronnie Hastings and Helen Walker as Elsie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, My Dear Secretary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Dear Secretary page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Dear Secretary tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Dear Secretary (1948)?
- In US, My Dear Secretary is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Dear Secretary worth watching?
- My Dear Secretary holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Dear Secretary?
- My Dear Secretary stars Laraine Day, Kirk Douglas, Keenan Wynn, Helen Walker and Rudy Vallee.