Careful, Soft Shoulders (1942)
She's a streamlined Mata Hari!
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.
Director: Oliver H.P. Garrett
Genre: Comedy, Romance, War
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: September 18, 1942
Cast
- Virginia Bruce - Connie Mathers
- James Ellison - Thomas Aldrich
- Aubrey Mather - Mr. Fortune
- Sheila Ryan - Agatha Mather
- Ralph Byrd - Elliott Salmon
- Sigfrid Tor - Milo
- Charles Tannen - Joe
- William B. Davidson - Mr. Aldrich
- Dale Winter - Mrs. Ipswich
- Erville Alderson - Government Official
Screenplay
- Oliver H.P. Garrett (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Charles G. Clarke
Editing: Nick DeMaggio
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
spy, pearl harbor, playboy, attack
More Films by Director: Oliver H.P. Garrett
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Careful, Soft Shoulders stars Virginia Bruce, James Ellison, Aubrey Mather, Sheila Ryan, Ralph Byrd, Sigfrid Tor.
- How long is Careful, Soft Shoulders?
- Careful, Soft Shoulders has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is Careful, Soft Shoulders?
- Careful, Soft Shoulders is a Comedy, Romance, War film.
- Where was Careful, Soft Shoulders produced?
- Careful, Soft Shoulders was produced in United States of America.