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Roughly Speaking

  • 19451945
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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Jack Carson and Rosalind Russell in Roughly Speaking (1945)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
In 1902, enterprising Louise Randall is determined to succeed in a man's world. She enrolls at business college but her plans for a career change when she falls in love with handsome Rodney ... Read allIn 1902, enterprising Louise Randall is determined to succeed in a man's world. She enrolls at business college but her plans for a career change when she falls in love with handsome Rodney Crane. Although the two have little in common and Rodney disagrees with Louise's views on ... Read allIn 1902, enterprising Louise Randall is determined to succeed in a man's world. She enrolls at business college but her plans for a career change when she falls in love with handsome Rodney Crane. Although the two have little in common and Rodney disagrees with Louise's views on the woman's role in society, they marry and have four children. Their personality differen... Read all
IMDb RATING
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712
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  • Director
    • Michael Curtiz
  • Writers
    • Louise Randall Pierson(screenplay)
    • Catherine Turney(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Rosalind Russell
    • Jack Carson
    • Robert Hutton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Curtiz
  • Writers
    • Louise Randall Pierson(screenplay)
    • Catherine Turney(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Rosalind Russell
    • Jack Carson
    • Robert Hutton
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    • 22User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Jack Carson and Rosalind Russell in Roughly Speaking (1945)
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    Rosalind Russell
    Rosalind Russell
    • Louise Randall Piersonas Louise Randall Pierson
    Jack Carson
    Jack Carson
    • Harold C. Piersonas Harold C. Pierson
    Robert Hutton
    Robert Hutton
    • John Crane, ages 20-28as John Crane, ages 20-28
    Jean Sullivan
    Jean Sullivan
    • Louise Jr., ages 18-26as Louise Jr., ages 18-26
    Donald Woods
    Donald Woods
    • Rodney Craneas Rodney Crane
    Alan Hale
    Alan Hale
    • Lew Mortonas Lew Morton
    Andrea King
    Andrea King
    • Barbara, ages 21-29as Barbara, ages 21-29
    Ann Doran
    Ann Doran
    • Alice Abbottas Alice Abbott
    Mona Freeman
    Mona Freeman
    • Barbara, ages 15-20as Barbara, ages 15-20
    Robert Arthur
    Robert Arthur
    • Frankie at 17as Frankie at 17
    Ray Collins
    Ray Collins
    • Mr. John Chase Randallas Mr. John Chase Randall
    John Qualen
    John Qualen
    • Svend Olsenas Svend Olsen
    Kathleen Lockhart
    Kathleen Lockhart
    • Mrs. Henrietta Louise Randallas Mrs. Henrietta Louise Randall
    Ann E. Todd
    Ann E. Todd
    • Louise Randall as a childas Louise Randall as a child
    • (as Ann Todd)
    Eddie Acuff
    Eddie Acuff
    • Billiards Playeras Billiards Player
    • (uncredited)
    John Alvin
    John Alvin
    • Lawton MacKallas Lawton MacKall
    • (uncredited)
    Sig Arno
    Sig Arno
    • Georgeas George
    • (uncredited)
    Irving Bacon
    Irving Bacon
    • Customer in Music Shopas Customer in Music Shop
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Curtiz
    • Writers
      • Louise Randall Pierson(screenplay) (book "Roughly Speaking")
      • Catherine Turney(uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    In 1902, enterprising Louise Randall is determined to succeed in a man's world. She enrolls at business college but her plans for a career change when she falls in love with handsome Rodney Crane. Although the two have little in common and Rodney disagrees with Louise's views on the woman's role in society, they marry and have four children. Their personality differences eventually lead to a divorce. Louise eventually finds happiness with her second husband, eccentric Harold Pierson.
    • baby alligator
    • dinner party
    • outspoken girl
    • new haven connecticut
    • waterfront
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • THE THRILLING...INSPIRED SAGA OF A GREAT AMERICAN LADY..HER LIFE...HER SORROW...HER ROMANCE! (print ad - Lubbock Avalanche Journal - Palace Theatre - Lubbock, Texas - July 1, 1945 - all caps)
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The UCLA Film and Television Archive has three versions of this film. 117 minutes, which is the version shown on TCM, 126 minutes and a long version of 150 minutes.
    • Goofs
      The actors wear clothes correct for the period until the movie reaches 1918. Thereafter, they wear what was being worn at the time of the movie's release.
    • Quotes

      Louise Randall Pierson: What's the matter with us, for heaven's sake? We have brains, ambition, background, we work like dogs. Maybe native Americans are extinct and don't know it. Maybe they oughtta put us on a reservation like the bison.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Toon in with Me: Fantastic Friday #10 (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      By the Light of the Silvery Moon
      (uncredited)
      Music by Gus Edwards
      Lyrics by Edward Madden
      Sung by Craig Stevens at the piano
      Also sung by those at the party
      Played as Louise and Rodney's theme

    User reviews22

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    An underrated gem
    A long but pleasantly sentimental journey. This delightfully odd-ball film is based on the real-life story of one Louise Randall Pierson, an eccentric free-spirited woman who was ahead of her time in her thinking and actions. This lady didn't need the assistance of women's liberation movement! The film opens in 1912 and ends during WWII. In between are many amusing episodes. Louise's first failed marriage, her daughter who suffered infantile paralysis and her introduction to her future second husband (Jack Carson) - in a fish pond while dressed up for a costume party linger in the memory. Rosalind Russell is superb as Ms Randall-Pierson, and although the film is a mite long at 117 minutes, it is expertly directed by Michael Curtiz, the dramatic and comical aspects being cleverly balanced. Highly recommended as a fine example of a forgotten fine movie to remember.
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    • willowgreen
    • Feb 3, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 11, 1946 (Mexico)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Eine Frau mit Unternehmungsgeist
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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