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By shadowsandsatin on Mar 17, 2012 From Shadows and Satin

In this first-rate pre-Code feature, Dorothy Mackaill stars as Anne Murdock, a typist who is elevated to the position of personal secretary to the company head, Lawrence Fellows, played by Lewis Stone. On her first day of the?gig, Anne is summoned by her former supervisor, J.P. McGowan (Hobart Boswo... Read full article


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Anne Murdock: Oh, I've made a mistake.
Lawrence 'Larry' Fellowes, also spelled Fellows: Yes? Let me see.
Anne Murdock: Isn't it awful?
Lawrence 'Larry' Fellowes, also spelled Fellows: Oh you poor kid. You're all worn out.
Anne Murdock: I don't care.
Lawrence 'Larry' Fellowes, also spelled Fellows: Anne, you're glorious.
Anne Murdock: Am I?
Lawrence 'Larry' Fellowes, also spelled Fellows: I've just discovered you.


Mr. J.P. McGowan: Charm counts, but you got this on your brains. Don't forget that, Anne.
Anne Murdock: Indeed I won't, Mr. McGowan.
Mr. J.P. McGowan: Now run along, fix your face.


Lawrence 'Larry' Fellowes, also spelled Fellows: You see that office building over there?
Kate Halsey: It's an architectural monstrosity.
Lawrence 'Larry' Fellowes, also spelled Fellows: In every office there's a stenographer.
Kate Halsey: You called them potential mothers last time.


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