Rose Bowl
"THE BIG GAME'S ON!"
Originally released in 1936. Rose Bowl is a comedy/romance film. directed by Charles Barton. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eleanore Whitney, Tom Brown, and Buster Crabbe
Synopsis
Paddy O'Riley and Ossie Merrill, Bellport high school football heroes, enroll in distant colleges; Paddy at a small school in the East, where he is barely a substitute, and Ossie at a powerhouse-football school, where he is an instant star and all-American candidate. They leave behind Cheers Reynolds, who is fond of Paddy, who works in her family's drugstore, but she loves Ossie almost as much as he loves himself. Paddy makes friends with team fullback Dutch Schultz, who accompanies him on vacation, and they arrive back in Bellport just as Ossie is also coming home on break. Florence Taylor is also in town on a film junket. Unknown to any of the others, Paddy and Florence had gone to high school together. Back at school and three years later, Paddy and Dutch learn that their football team could get invited to the coveted Rose Bowl to play against Ossie's team, if it could get enough publicity (pre-BCS days) that would attract a large crowd...
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 30, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Eleanore Whitney
as 'Cheers' Reynolds
Tom Brown
as Paddy O'Riley
Buster Crabbe
as Ossie Merrill
William Frawley
as 'Soapy' Moreland
Benny Baker
as 'Dutch' Schultz
Nydia Westman
as Susie Reynolds
Nick Lukats
as Donovan
Priscilla Lawson
as Florence Taylor
Adrian Morris
as Doc
Jimmy Conlin
as Browning Hills
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rose Bowl about?
Paddy O'Riley and Ossie Merrill, Bellport high school football heroes, enroll in distant colleges; Paddy at a small school in the East, where he is barely a substitute, and Ossie at a powerhouse-fo...
Who directed Rose Bowl?
Rose Bowl was directed by Charles Barton.
How long is Rose Bowl?
Rose Bowl has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Rose Bowl released?
Rose Bowl was released on November 30, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rose Bowl?
The main cast of Rose Bowl includes Eleanore Whitney, Tom Brown, Buster Crabbe, William Frawley, Benny Baker.