Roughly Speaking
“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.
Top Cast
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Rosalind Russell
Louise Randall Pierson
Jack Carson
Harold C. Pierson
Robert Hutton
John Crane, ages 20-28
Jean Sullivan
Louise Jr., ages 18-26
Donald Woods
Rodney Crane
Alan Hale
Lew Morton
Andrea King
Barbara, ages 21-29
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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Louise Randall Pierson
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Roughly Speaking
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Louise Randall Pierson
Max Steiner
Joseph Walker
David Weisbart
Henry Blanke, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Louise Randall Pierson
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
David Weisbart
Editor
Henry Blanke
Producer
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Leah Rhodes
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roughly Speaking
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Roughly Speaking about?
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.
Who directed Roughly Speaking?
Roughly Speaking was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Roughly Speaking?
The principal cast of Roughly Speaking includes Rosalind Russell, Jack Carson, Robert Hutton, Jean Sullivan, Donald Woods.
When was Roughly Speaking released and how long is it?
Roughly Speaking was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Roughly Speaking?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roughly Speaking was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Roughly Speaking?
Roughly Speaking holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).