Sunshine Susie

Sunshine Susie

She knew what she wanted-and used woman's age-old wiles to get it!

1931 · 82 min · ★ 7.3 · Music, Comedy

Sunshine Susie was a remake of the German film Die Privatsekretärin, and retained many of the originals general characteristics. Renete Muller who starred in the original, was again cast as the country girl seeking fame and fortune in the big city. She takes a secretarial job at a bank, and sets about catching the heart of her boss, Herr Hasel.

Directed by Victor Saville · Written by Noel Wood-Smith

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