His Private Secretary is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Phil Whitman and starring Evalyn Knapp and John Wayne. It is an early Wayne non-Western film appearance, made when he was 26 years old. Plot Dick Wallace (Wayne) has to prove to the preacher's daughter, his own father, his old friends, and himself that he is not just an irresponsible playboy. His new love Marion does a good job of convincing them. The question is whether or not it is true. Cast Evalyn Knapp as Marion Hall John Wayne as Dick Wallace Reginald Barlow as Mr. Wallace Alec B. Francis as Rev. Hall Arthur Hoyt as Little Natalie Kingston as Polly Patrick Cunning as Van, Polly's Brother Al St. John as Garage Owner Tom Hugh Kidder as Jenkins, the Butler Mickey Rentschler as Joe Boyd See also John Wayne filmography References External links 1933 films 1933 comedy films American comedy films American black-and-white films 1930s English-language films Films directed by Phil Whitman 1930s American films