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Roughly Speaking
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Roughly Speaking

1945-01-31 · 117 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Drama

In the 1920s, enterprising Louise Randall is determined to succeed in a man's world. Despite numerous setbacks, she always picks herself back up and moves forward again.

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Directors
Michael Curtiz
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rosalind RussellRosalind RussellLouise Randall Pierson
Jack CarsonJack CarsonHarold C. Pierson
Robert HuttonRobert HuttonJohn Crane, ages 20-28
Jean SullivanJean SullivanLouise Jr., ages 18-26
Donald WoodsDonald WoodsRodney Crane
Alan HaleAlan HaleLew Morton
Andrea KingAndrea KingBarbara, ages 21-29
Ann DoranAnn DoranAlice Abbott
Mona FreemanMona FreemanBarbara, ages 15-20
Robert ArthurRobert ArthurFrankie at 17
Ray CollinsRay CollinsJohn Chase Randall
John QualenJohn QualenSvend Olsen
Kathleen LockhartKathleen LockhartHenrietta Louise Randall
Ann E. ToddAnn E. ToddYoung Louise Randall
Jack CarrTruck Driver (uncredited)
George MeaderGeorge MeaderThe Professor (uncredited)
Arthur ShieldsArthur ShieldsMinister (uncredited)
Cora Sue CollinsCora Sue CollinsElinor Randall as a Girl (uncredited)
Hobart CavanaughHobart CavanaughThe Teacher (uncredited)
Charles ColemanCharles ColemanThe Butler (uncredited)

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