Fay states she has $3,000 saved up when turning down the part in Carstair's play. That would equate to nearly $59,000 in 2021.
Fay's apartment rent of $150 per month would equate to nearly $3,000 in 2021 - still a bargain for a New York City apartment of that size and quality.
The inscription to Fay by her father on his picture is a quote by the English poet John Keats (1795-1821).
The film was given a "B" rating by the National Legion of Decency - morally objectionable in part for all.
The appearance of a diary in the opening and end credits is a reference to the notorious sex diary kept by Mary Astor which was entered into evidence at her 1936 divorce trial. This is obviously meant as such because a diary plays no part in the movie.
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content
Top Gap
By what name was Secrets of an Actress (1938) officially released in Canada in English?
Answer