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Men in Her Diary
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Men in Her Diary

1945-09-14 · 73 min · ★ 9.0

Comedy

Singer/Dancer Peggy Ryan neither sings nor dances in this comedy in which she plays a secretary, whose life has no romance because she devotes all of her time to her attractive older sister. But she does keep a diary that contains some fact and many fictional entries. One such is read by the wife of her boss who promptly sues for a divorce. Virginia Grey stars in a musical produced by Hall and sings (possibly dubbed) "Makin' a Million" and "Keep Your Chin Up." No spoiler to add that Ryan gets a boyfriend and Hall and Allbritton are reunited before this one runs it course.

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Directors
Charles Barton
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Peggy RyanPeggy RyanDoris Mann
Jon HallJon HallRandolph Glenning
Louise AllbrittonLouise AllbrittonIsabel Glenning
Ernest TruexErnest TruexVernon Williams
Virginia GreyVirginia GreyDiana Lee
William TerryWilliam TerryTommy Burton (as William W. Terry)
Alan MowbrayAlan MowbrayDouglas Crane
Eric BloreEric BloreFlorist
Samuel S. HindsSamuel S. HindsJudge Bergen
Jacqueline deWitJacqueline deWitMarjorie Barnes
Maxie RosenbloomMaxie RosenbloomMoxie Kildorff
Sig RumanSig RumanMme. Irene
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsAttorney Cavanagh
Lorraine MillerLorraine MillerPat Mann
Robin RaymondRobin RaymondStella
Minerva UrecalMinerva UrecalMrs. Braun
Arthur LoftArthur LoftAttorney Reynolds
Vivian AustinVivian AustinLinda
Lorin RakerLorin RakerLouis Whitman

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