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Somewhat Secret
At the Dimsdale Hall Finishing School, Assistant Dean Emily Godsall declares that any student who associates herself with swing music will be severely punished. Complications develop when she finds out that her boyfriend, a chemistry professor at the school, is also a well-known swing bandleader.
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Plot Summary
A detective is hired by a young woman to investigate a series of mysterious events surrounding her wealthy aunt. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a plot involving inheritance, mistaken identities, and a touch of romance. The detective must navigate the eccentric characters and elaborate deceptions to uncover the truth behind the 'somewhat secret' happenings.
Critical Reception
Somewhat Secret was a modest B-movie production that received a generally lukewarm reception from critics upon its release. While it offered a few lighthearted moments and a serviceable mystery plot, it was often seen as a formulaic entry in the genre, lacking significant originality or memorable performances. Audience reception was similarly mild, with viewers finding it an adequate diversion rather than a standout film.
What Reviewers Say
A lightweight comedy-mystery that relies on predictable tropes.
Performances are adequate but not particularly compelling.
The plot offers some mild entertainment but lacks genuine suspense.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available, but general audience reception at the time was that of a typical, unremarkable B-movie.
Fun Fact
The film was based on the short story 'The Case of the Somewhat Secret' by Octavus Roy Cohen.
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