Everything’s Rosie (1931): Cast & Plot
Everything’s Rosie is a 1931 comedy directed by Clyde Bruckman, starring Anita Louise as Rosie Droop, Robert Woolsey and Rochelle Hudson. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 7m (67 min)
- Director
- Clyde Bruckman
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Everything’s Rosie About?
The premise of Everything’s Rosie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A raucous comedy follows an orphan girl who stumbles into the chaotic world of a down‑and‑out carnival huckster. The grizzled hustler takes her under his wing, teaching her the tricks of the trade while reluctantly becoming the parental figure she never had, leading to both heartfelt and uproarious moments.
Everything’s Rosie Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- lie
- girl child
- fouteen years later
- jealousy
- love
- daughter
- carnival
- hucksters
- orphan
- character name in title
Everything’s Rosie Cast & Characters
Anita Louise leads the cast as Rosie Droop, with Robert Woolsey as Dr. J. Dockweiler Droop and Rochelle Hudson as Lowe Party Guest by Punch Bowl. Directed by Clyde Bruckman; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Clyde Bruckman
- Anita Louise as Rosie Droop
- Robert Woolsey as Dr. J. Dockweiler Droop
- Rochelle Hudson as Lowe Party Guest by Punch Bowl
- Florence Roberts as Mrs. Lowe
Also Starring in Everything’s Rosie
· 18 more- John Darrow Billy Lowe
- Alfred P. James Al Oberdorf - Jeweler
- Lita Chevret Madeline Van Dorn
- Clifford Dempsey Sheriff Hopkins
- George Chandler Jail Guard
- Frank Mills Dr. Powers' Friend
- Frank Darien Sam Hall
- Edward Peil Sr. 1st Sheriff
- Nora Cecil Hotel Proprietress
- Noah Young Auction Shill Knocked Out
- Leo Willis Jewel Store Robber
- William Halligan Dr. Powers- Medicine Barker
- Charles K. French
- James Quinn Jewel Store Robber
- Frances Raymond Woman
- Frank Beal Mr. Lowe
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- Ford West Judge Wall
- Charles Gillette Man
More from Clyde Bruckman
More films directed by Clyde Bruckman: Man on the Flying Trapeze, Horses’ Collars, The Fatal Glass of Beer and Feet First.
Everything’s Rosie Plot Summary
What happens in Everything’s Rosie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. J. Dockweiler Droop [Robert Woolsey] is a carnival con artist, scamming local shills out of their hard-earned money. He adopted Rosie [Anita Louise] when she was three, and has raised her to become a pretty young woman, who is just as good an operator as her adoptive father is. As they pass through a small town, Rosie falls in love with Billy Lowe [John Darrow], and pleads with Dockweiler to leave the carnival life and settle down. Dockweiler agrees, and the two leave the carnival.
Full summary
The whole story of Everything’s Rosie, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Everything’s Rosie?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does Dr. J. Dockweiler Droop claim to have while courting the townspeople?
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Everything’s Rosie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Everything’s Rosie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Everything’s Rosie?
Everything’s Rosie runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).
When was Everything’s Rosie released?
Everything’s Rosie was released on May 22, 1931.
Who directed Everything’s Rosie?
Everything’s Rosie was directed by Clyde Bruckman.
More films by Clyde Bruckman Who is in the cast of Everything’s Rosie?
Everything’s Rosie stars Anita Louise as Rosie Droop, Robert Woolsey as Dr. J. Dockweiler Droop and Rochelle Hudson as Lowe Party Guest by Punch Bowl, among 22 credited actors.
Does Everything’s Rosie have a post-credit scene?
No. Everything’s Rosie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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