Comedy ·Drama · United States of America · 1945 · 1h 57m

Roughly Speaking

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Director
Michael Curtiz
Cast
Rosalind Russell as Louise Randall Pierson Jack Carson as Harold C. Pierson Robert Hutton as John Crane, ages 20-28 Jean Sullivan as Louise Jr., ages 18-26 Donald Woods as Rodney Crane Alan Hale as Lew Morton
Crew
Joseph Walker — Director of Photography David Weisbart — Editor Max Steiner — Original Music Composer Louise Randall Pierson — Screenplay Henry Blanke — Producer Travis Banton — Costume Design
Tagline

It's the ROUSING STORY of a Gallant Lady... who lost EVERYTHING BUT HER Laughter!

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
motherworld war iuniversal exhibitiongreat depressionpoliostock market crashworld's fair
Key Collaborators
Michael Curtiz Director Joseph Walker Director of Photography David Weisbart Editor Max Steiner Original Music Composer Louise Randall Pierson Screenplay Henry Blanke Producer Travis Banton Costume Design Leah Rhodes Costume Design
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