Rendezvous (1935): Cast & Plot
Rendezvous is a 1935 war comedy directed by Sam Wood and William K. Howard, starring William Powell as Lt. William 'Bill' Gordon / Anson Meridan, Rosalind Russell and Sidney Bracey. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Directors
- Sam Wood and William K. Howard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rendezvous About?
The premise of Rendezvous without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
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Rendezvous Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- based on book
- american
- spy
- secret code
- washington d.c.
- women's suffrage
- mexico
- suicide
- san diego california
- cryptography
- world war one
- blackmail
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- war department
Rendezvous Cast & Characters
William Powell leads the cast as Lt. William 'Bill' Gordon / Anson Meridan, with Rosalind Russell as Joel Carter and Sidney Bracey as Jackson's Assistant (uncredited). Directed by Sam Wood and William K. Howard; 68 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Sam Wood - Co-director William K. Howard
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William Powell as Lt. William 'Bill' Gordon / Anson Meridan - Rosalind Russell as Joel Carter
- Sidney Bracey as Jackson's Assistant (uncredited)
- Theodore von Eltz as Desk Clerk Assistant (uncredited)
Also Starring in Rendezvous
· 64 more- Charles Trowbridge Secretary of War Baker
- Samuel S. Hinds John Carter, Assistant Secretary of War
- Lionel Atwill Maj. William Brennan
- Hans Fuerberg German Torpedo Man (uncredited)
- Binnie Barnes Olivia Karloff
- Cesar Romero Capt. Nicholas 'Nikki' Nieterstein
- Mickey Rooney Country Boy (uncredited)
- James Flavin 2st Military Policeman (uncredited)
- Frank Reicher Dr. R.A. Jackson
- Tom Dugan Agent Patrick O'Reilly (uncredited)
- Sterling Holloway Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Henry Stephenson Russian Ambassador Gregory
- Melville Cooper Doorman (uncredited)
- Larry Steers Partitioner (uncredited)
- Frank O'Connor Officer (uncredited)
- Bert Moorhouse 2nd Lieutenant (uncredited)
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- Gino Corrado Code Room Clerk (uncredited)
- Cyril Ring Orderly (uncredited)
- Edgar Dearing 1st Military Policeman (uncredited)
- Charles Coleman Café Doorman (uncredited)
- Edward Earle Man in Code Room (uncredited)
- Al Bridge Sergeant (uncredited)
- Eric Wilton Kesterman (uncredited)
- Howard Hickman G-Man
- Lynton Brent Decoder (uncredited)
- Leonard Mudie Roberts
- William Newell Carter's Receptionist (uncredited)
- Harry C. Bradley Cashier (uncredited)
- Sherry Hall Pvt. Dean (uncredited)
- Mary Forbes Lady Cavendish (uncredited)
- Charley Grapewin Prof. Martin
- Guy Usher Ship's Captain (uncredited)
- Sam Ash Mexican (uncredited)
- John Harmon Telegrapher (uncredited)
- Milburn Stone Carter's Aide (uncredited)
- Morgan Wallace Gardner (uncredited)
- Bob Perry G-Man (uncredited)
- Monte Vandergrift Sailor (uncredited)
- Frank Lackteen Customs Officer in Mexico (uncredited)
- Murray Kinnell de Segroff
- William V. Mong Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
- James P. Burtis Private (uncredited)
- Margaret Dumont Mrs. Hendricks (uncredited)
- Belle Mitchell Mexican (uncredited)
- Rudolph Anders Radio Operator (uncredited)
- Johnny Arthur Code Room Clerk (uncredited)
- Arno Frey Army Officer (uncredited)
- Winter Hall Chaplain (uncredited)
- Max Barwyn Boris Stronskoff - Russian Singer (uncredited)
- Bernadene Hayes Bobbie Burns (uncredited)
- Lowden Adams Butler (uncredited)
- Sam Savitsky Colonel Petroff (uncredited)
- Lee Kohlmar Tailor (uncredited)
- Leonid Snegoff Kaieneff (uncredited)
- David Burns German-Speaking Bellhop (uncredited)
- Michael Vallon Orderly (uncredited)
- Jack Hatfield Drug Store Clerk (uncredited)
- Sid Silvers Recruiter (uncredited)
- Henry Mowbray Diplomat (uncredited)
- Hedwiga Reicher De Segroff's Associate (uncredited)
- Earl Eby G-Man (uncredited)
- Rollo Dix Orderly (uncredited)
- Harry 'Zoup' Welsh Barber (uncredited)
- Eileen O'Malley Red Cross Nurse (uncredited)
Rendezvous Plot Summary
What happens in Rendezvous from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In April 1917, former newspaperman William Powell is commissioned in the U.S. Army. The day before he ships out for France, he meets socialite Joel Carter at an embassy gathering, and the two spend a bright, urgent day together. Gordon, as the character is known, reveals that he once wrote a book on cryptography under a pen name, a detail that foreshadows the unusual path his career will take. He’s eager to join the fight, even as the Army weighs him for a desk post. Just before his train departure, Gordon is summoned to report to Assistant Secretary of War John Carter, a tense encounter that sets the stage for a covert operation at the heart of the war effort.
Full summary
The whole story of Rendezvous, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Rendezvous?
10 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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Which actor portrays the former newspaperman Gordon?
Cars in Rendezvous
2 cars on screen: the 1924 Yellow Cab Model O-4 and the unknown.
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1924 Yellow Cab Model O-4 Important role -
unknown Minor role
Rendezvous Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Code secret” and “Spione küßt man nicht”.
- Also known as
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- Code secret
- Spione küßt man nicht
- Рандеву
- 约会
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Rendezvous FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Rendezvous, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rendezvous?
Rendezvous runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Rendezvous released?
Rendezvous was released on October 25, 1935.
Who directed Rendezvous?
Rendezvous was directed by Sam Wood and William K. Howard.
More films by Sam Wood Who is in the cast of Rendezvous?
Rendezvous stars William Powell as Lt. William 'Bill' Gordon / Anson Meridan, Rosalind Russell as Joel Carter and Sidney Bracey as Jackson's Assistant (uncredited), among 68 credited actors.
Does Rendezvous have a post-credit scene?
No. Rendezvous has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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