Somewhat Secret
Music · Comedy
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.
Top Cast


Mary Howard
Mary Howard
Assistant Dean Emily Godsall
Mary Howard
Assistant Dean Emily Godsall


Benny Rubin
Benny Rubin
Swingopater Trombonist
Benny Rubin
Swingopater Trombonist


Tom Collins
Tom Collins
Benjamin 'Barrelhouse Benny' Barnes
Tom Collins
Benjamin 'Barrelhouse Benny' Barnes


Mary Bovard
Mary Bovard
Alice the Tattletale
Mary Bovard
Alice the Tattletale


Phillip Terry
Phillip Terry
Atlantic City Emcee (uncredited)
Phillip Terry
Atlantic City Emcee (uncredited)


Billy Wayne
Billy Wayne
Swingopater Violinist (uncredited)
Billy Wayne
Swingopater Violinist (uncredited)
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