Careful, Soft Shoulders
“She's a streamlined Mata Hari!”
Synopsis
In this espionage movie, set in Washington during WW II, the daughter of an ex-senator has become a dress model. She is approached by an American counter-espionage agent who offers her a chance to serve her country. The carefree son of a naval official receives a similar offer. He is asked to secure secret Naval plans. Unbeknownst to them, the man they work for is actually a Nazi spy. The two dupes finally figure it out, and the spy kidnaps them. Somehow they escape and break up the spy ring.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver H.P. Garrett
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver H.P. Garrett
- Original Title
- Careful, Soft Shoulders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver H.P. Garrett
Oliver H.P. Garrett
Charles G. Clarke
Nick DeMaggio
Walter Morosco
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver H.P. Garrett
Screenplay
Oliver H.P. Garrett
Director
Walter Morosco
Producer
Nick DeMaggio
Editor
Herschel McCoy
Costume Design
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Careful, Soft Shoulders.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Careful, Soft Shoulders.
list4
War: World War II
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Spy-Thriller
Spy
WWII
Similar Titles to Careful, Soft Shoulders
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.3
5.9
6.8
6.0
7.1
7.1
6.6
7.3
4.6
7.7
6.4
7.5
6.3
5.7
4.4
5.5
6.2
More Like Careful, Soft Shoulders
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Careful, Soft Shoulders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Careful, Soft Shoulders about?
In this espionage movie, set in Washington during WW II, the daughter of an ex-senator has become a dress model. She is approached by an American counter-espionage agent who offers her a chance to serve her country. The carefree son of a naval official receives a similar offer. He is asked to secure secret Naval plans. Unbeknownst to them, the man they work for is actually a Nazi spy. The two dupes finally figure it out, and the spy kidnaps them. Somehow they escape and break up the spy ring.
Who directed Careful, Soft Shoulders?
Careful, Soft Shoulders was directed by Oliver H.P. Garrett.
Who stars in Careful, Soft Shoulders?
The principal cast of Careful, Soft Shoulders includes Virginia Bruce, James Ellison, Aubrey Mather, Sheila Ryan, Ralph Byrd.
When was Careful, Soft Shoulders released and how long is it?
Careful, Soft Shoulders was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Careful, Soft Shoulders?
Careful, Soft Shoulders holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).