Rose of Washington Square (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1939, Rose of Washington Square is a drama and music film directed by Gregory Ratoff, running about 86 minutes. “SONG BY SONG...SCENE BY SCENE THE THRILL GROWS GREATER! THE STARS OF "IN OLD CHICAGO" AND "ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND" BRING YOU THEIR BIG 1939 HIT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rose Sargent, a Roaring '20s singer, becomes a Ziegfeld Follies star as her criminal husband gets deeper in trouble.
Who’s in it. Rose of Washington Square stars Tyrone Power as Bart Clinton, Alice Faye as Rose Sargent, Al Jolson as Ted Cotter and William Frawley as Harry Long, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Rose of Washington Square 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 of Washington Square page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rose of Washington Square tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rose of Washington Square (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rose of Washington Square change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rose of Washington Square worth watching?
- Rose of Washington Square holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rose of Washington Square?
- Rose of Washington Square stars Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Al Jolson, William Frawley and Joyce Compton.
- When was Rose of Washington Square released?
- Rose of Washington Square was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.