United States / Jan 31, 1945 / NR
It's the ROUSING STORY of a Gallant Lady... who lost EVERYTHING BUT HER Laughter!
1h 57min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ann Doran | Alice Abbott |
| Mona Freeman | Barbara, ages 15-20 |
| Robert Arthur | Frankie at 17 |
| Ray Collins | John Chase Randall |
| John Qualen | Svend Olsen |
| Kathleen Lockhart | Henrietta Louise Randall |
| Ann E. Todd | Young Louise Randall |
| Jack Carr | Truck Driver (uncredited) |
| George Meader | The Professor (uncredited) |
| Arthur Shields | Minister (uncredited) |
| Cora Sue Collins | Elinor Randall as a Girl (uncredited) |
| Hobart Cavanaugh | The Teacher (uncredited) |
| Charles Coleman | The Butler (uncredited) |
| Russell Simpson | The Colonel - Drill Instructor (uncredited) |
Genres
ComedyDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Roughly Speaking |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Release date | 31 gennaio 1945 |
| Executive producer | Jack L. Warner |
| Production | Henry Blanke |
| Writer | Louise Randall Pierson |
| Editing | David Weisbart |
| Cinematography | Joseph Walker |
| Assistant directors | Michael Curtiz |
| Camera operators | Joseph Walker |
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| Additional photography | Joseph Walker |
| Production design | Robert M. Haas, George James Hopkins |
| Art direction | Robert M. Haas, George James Hopkins |
| Set decoration | George James Hopkins, Robert M. Haas |
| Visual effects | Paul Detlefsen |
| Music | Max Steiner |
| Sound | Max Steiner |
| Costume design | Travis Banton, Leah Rhodes |
| Makeup | Travis Banton, Leah Rhodes |
| Hairstyling | Travis Banton, Leah Rhodes |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Mexico / Apr 11, 1946
Portugal / Jun 17, 1946
Finland / Jun 13, 1947
TV
Germany / Feb 27, 1965
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