Somewhat Secret (1939)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.619 |
Directed By
Sammy Lee
Crew
Sammy Lee
Julian Harmon
Earl K. Brent
Mort Greene
Mort Greene
Richard English
David Snell
Paul Vogel
TOP CAST
Mary Howard
Assistant Dean Emily Godsall
Benny Rubin
Swingopater Trombonist
Tom Collins
Benjamin 'Barrelhouse Benny' Barnes
Mary Bovard
Alice the Tattletale
Phillip Terry
Atlantic City Emcee (uncredited)
Billy Wayne
Swingopater Violinist (uncredited)
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