Dick Wallace wants to marry a minister's grand-daughter but his father, who wants him to get work on his company's business, is opposed. She takes a job with the company to prove she's okay.
A young woman takes a job as a private secretary to a wealthy businessman, only to find herself entangled in his complicated personal life. As their professional relationship deepens, unexpected romantic complications arise, testing their boundaries and intentions. The film explores themes of class, ambition, and the challenges of navigating love in the corporate world.
Upon its release, 'His Private Secretary' was a modest success, appealing to audiences with its lighthearted romantic comedy elements. Critics at the time noted its efficient storytelling and the performances of its lead actors, though some found the plot predictable. It has since been recognized as a charming example of early 1930s Hollywood romantic fare.
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Evalyn Knapp, who plays the titular private secretary, was a former WAMPAS Baby Stars honoree, recognized as one of the most promising actresses of 1933.
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