Roberta(1935)
Jerome Kern's Queen of Musical Romances!
Roberta Synopsis
Football player John Kent tags along as Huck Haines and the Wabash Indianians travel to an engagement in Paris, only to lose it immediately. John and company visit his aunt, owner of a posh fashion house run by her assistant, Stephanie. There they meet the singer Scharwenka (alias Huck's old friend Lizzie), who gets the band a job. Meanwhile, Madame Roberta passes away and leaves the business to John and he goes into partnership with Stephanie.
Roberta (1935) is a comedy, music and romance film directed by William A. Seiter, released on March 7, 1935 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Irene Dunne, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Randolph Scott. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- William A. Seiter
- Writers:
- Alice Duer Miller, Jane Murfin, Sam Mintz
- Producers:
- Pandro S. Berman
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Cronjager
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Roberta (1935) Trailer
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Roberta Cast & Crew
Main cast
Irene Dunne
as Stephanie
Fred Astaire
as Huck Haines
Ginger Rogers
as Scharwenka
Randolph Scott
as John Kent
Helen Westley
as Roberta
Claire Dodd
as Sophie
Victor Varconi
as Ladislaw
Luis Alberni
as Voyda
Ferdinand Munier
as Lord Delves
Torben Meyer
as Albert
- Adrian Rosley
Adrian Rosley
as Professor
Bodil Rosing
as Fernande
Key crew
Directed by William A. Seiter, written by Alice Duer Miller, Jane Murfin and Sam Mintz, produced by Pandro S. Berman.
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Roberta Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 49 ratings.
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Roberta – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Roberta online?
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Roberta (1935) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Roberta?
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The main cast of Roberta (1935) includes Irene Dunne, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Randolph Scott and Helen Westley. The film was directed by William A. Seiter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Roberta released?
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Roberta was released on March 7, 1935 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Roberta worth watching?
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Roberta (1935) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Roberta?
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Yes. The official Roberta trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.