Careful, Soft Shoulders (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1942, Careful, Soft Shoulders is a comedy, war and romance film directed by Oliver H.P. Garrett, running about 69 minutes. “She's a streamlined Mata Hari!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Careful, Soft Shoulders stars Virginia Bruce as Connie Mathers, James Ellison as Thomas Aldrich, Aubrey Mather as Mr. Fortune and Sheila Ryan as Agatha Mather, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Careful, Soft Shoulders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Careful, Soft Shoulders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Careful, Soft Shoulders tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Careful, Soft Shoulders (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Careful, Soft Shoulders change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Careful, Soft Shoulders worth watching?
- Careful, Soft Shoulders holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Careful, Soft Shoulders?
- Careful, Soft Shoulders stars Virginia Bruce, James Ellison, Aubrey Mather, Sheila Ryan and Ralph Byrd.
- When was Careful, Soft Shoulders released?
- Careful, Soft Shoulders was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.