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Roberta (1935)

"Jerome Kern's Queen of Musical Romances!"

7.019351h 46mEN
ComedyMusicRomance

Directed by William A. Seiter

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

1h 46m

Language

EN

Release

March 7, 1935

Director

William A. Seiter

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Overview

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 ...

Cast

Irene Dunne

Irene Dunne

Stephanie

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Huck Haines

Ginger Rogers

Ginger Rogers

Scharwenka

Randolph Scott

Randolph Scott

John Kent

Helen Westley

Helen Westley

Roberta

Claire Dodd

Claire Dodd

Sophie

Victor Varconi

Victor Varconi

Ladislaw

Luis Alberni

Luis Alberni

Voyda

Ferdinand Munier

Ferdinand Munier

Lord Delves

Torben Meyer

Torben Meyer

Albert

Adrian Rosley

Adrian Rosley

Professor

Bodil Rosing

Bodil Rosing

Fernande

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Roberta (1935), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Roberta. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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