Summary
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.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 66GoodWatch 67
IMDb7.0
Audience score62%
Running time
1 h 57 min
Longer than most comedies, +17 min on the typical 100
typical 100117Half of all comedies run 91–111 min.
Reach
Streams in 1 country
Released
1945
January 31, 1945
81 years ago
Genres
ComedyDramaLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
- NRUnited States
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesLittle or none
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism21 of 21
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- JCJack CarrTruck Driver (uncredited)
George MeaderThe Professor (uncredited)
Arthur ShieldsMinister (uncredited)
Cora Sue CollinsElinor Randall as a Girl (uncredited)
Hobart CavanaughThe Teacher (uncredited)
Charles ColemanThe Butler (uncredited)
Russell SimpsonThe Colonel - Drill Instructor (uncredited)
Directing · 1
- Michael Curtiz Director
Writing · 1
- Louise Randall Pierson Screenplay
Production · 2
- Jack L. Warner Executive Producer
- Henry Blanke Producer
Camera · 1
- Joseph Walker Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- David Weisbart Editor
Sound · 1
- Max Steiner Original Music Composer
Art · 2
- Robert M. Haas Art Direction
- George James Hopkins Set Decoration
Costume & Make-Up · 2
- Leah Rhodes Costume Design
- Travis Banton Costume Design
Visual Effects · 1
- Paul Detlefsen Matte Painter
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