Roberta
"Jerome Kern's Queen of Musical Romances!"
Originally released in 1935. Roberta is a comedy/music film. directed by William A. Seiter.
Starring Irene Dunne, Fred Astaire, and Ginger Rogers
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 7, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (46 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roberta about?
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...
Who directed Roberta?
Roberta was directed by William A. Seiter.
How long is Roberta?
Roberta has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Roberta released?
Roberta was released on March 7, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Roberta?
The main cast of Roberta includes Irene Dunne, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Randolph Scott, Helen Westley.