

Roughly Speaking
1945-01-31 · 117 min · ★ 6.8
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 RussellLouise Randall Pierson
Jack CarsonHarold C. Pierson
Robert HuttonJohn Crane, ages 20-28
Jean SullivanLouise Jr., ages 18-26
Donald WoodsRodney Crane
Alan HaleLew Morton
Andrea KingBarbara, ages 21-29
Ann DoranAlice Abbott
Mona FreemanBarbara, ages 15-20
Robert ArthurFrankie at 17
Ray CollinsJohn Chase Randall
John QualenSvend Olsen
Kathleen LockhartHenrietta Louise Randall
Ann E. ToddYoung Louise Randall
George MeaderThe Professor (uncredited)
Arthur ShieldsMinister (uncredited)
Cora Sue CollinsElinor Randall as a Girl (uncredited)
Hobart CavanaughThe Teacher (uncredited)
Charles ColemanThe Butler (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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