Rose Hobart (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1936, Rose Hobart is a mystery film directed by Joseph Cornell, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Cornell employs clips from 1931's jungle melodrama East of Borneo – more specifically, clips of its lead actress, Rose Hobart – to disquieting effect. Through Cornell's collage editing, Hobart becomes a singular object of desire and dread, trapped in an exotic paradise.
Who’s in it. Rose Hobart stars Rose Hobart as Woman (archive footage) (uncredited), Charles Bickford as Man (archive footage) (uncredited), Noble Johnson as Man (archive footage) (uncredited) and Georges Renavent as Man (archive footage) (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Rose Hobart 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 Rose Hobart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rose Hobart tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rose Hobart (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rose Hobart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rose Hobart worth watching?
- Rose Hobart holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rose Hobart?
- Rose Hobart stars Rose Hobart, Charles Bickford, Noble Johnson, Georges Renavent and Lupita Tovar.
- When was Rose Hobart released?
- Rose Hobart was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.