Susie Steps Out

Susie Steps Out is a 1946 American comedy film directed by Reginald Le Borg, written by Elwood Ullman and Fred Freiberger, and starring David Bruce, Cleatus Caldwell, Nita Hunter, Howard Freeman, Grady Sutton and Margaret Dumont. It was released on December 13, 1946 by United Artists.

Plot
Jeffrey Westcott is a popular singer represented by Mr. Starr's advertising agency. He is attracted to Clara Russell, a secretary at the agency.

Clara and her 15-year-old sister Susie are concerned because their father, a cello player, is unable to work. Susie lies that she is 19 and lands a job singing in a nightclub. Jeffrey goes to the club with Starr sees that the girl is underage, though he is unaware that Clara is her sister. He takes her home, where Clara finds him and mistakenly accuses him of improper behavior.

Starr's wife believes that he is having an affair with his secretary and has Clara is fired. Susie confronts her and explains all.

Cast

 * David Bruce as Jeffrey Westcott
 * Cleatus Caldwell as Clara Russell
 * Nita Hunter as Susie Russell
 * Howard Freeman as Mr. Starr
 * Grady Sutton as Dixon
 * Margaret Dumont as Mrs. Starr
 * Percival Vivian as Papa Russell
 * Joseph J. Greene as Bailey
 * John Berkes as Wilkins
 * Harry Barris as Ned
 * Emmett Vogan as Dr. Hennings
 * Syd Saylor as Biegelman
 * Shelley Winters as Band Singer