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Roberta (1935): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Roberta (1935) movie poster

Roberta is a 1935 comedy musical directed by William A. Seiter, starring Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire and Irene Dunne. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $2,493 worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

IMDb rating
7.0/10
worldwide gross
$2.5K
award nomination
1
Metascore
66
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Roberta (1935) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Genres
Comedy , Romance , Musical
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Roberta About?

The premise of Roberta without spoilers.

An American entrepreneur finds himself immersed in the vibrant world of Parisian fashion. While navigating the complexities of haute couture, he develops a connection with a spirited designer and a passionate countess. John must then reconcile his past experiences with his burgeoning passion and choose between two very different women, ultimately discovering love and a new sense of purpose in the heart of Paris.

Roberta Themes & Keywords

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  • death of aunt
  • guitar player
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  • female singer
  • nightclub act
  • romantic rival
  • gold digger
  • fake accent
  • fake countess
  • fashion show
  • mistaken impression
  • ends with a kiss
  • impersonation
  • lie
  • nightclub
  • drinking
  • orchestra
  • jealousy
  • coincidence
  • russian nobility
  • looking for work
  • dance
  • dancer
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  • singer
  • singing
  • song
  • remade
  • astaire and rogers
  • american
  • astaire and ball
  • reference to amelia earhart
  • paris france
  • dressmaker
  • jazz band
  • based on play
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Roberta Cast

Ginger Rogers leads the cast, with Fred Astaire and Irene Dunne. Directed by William A. Seiter; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from William A. Seiter

More films directed by William A. Seiter: Make Haste to Live, Dear Brat, Borderline and One Touch of Venus.

Full filmography
Ratings

Roberta Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Roberta 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

Box office

Roberta Box Office

Roberta grossed $2,493 worldwide.

1935 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.5K

International
$2.5K
Awards

Roberta Awards & Nominations

Roberta was nominated for 1 Oscar.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Roberta Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Roberta.

Roberta - Trailer
Cars

Cars in Roberta

1 car on screen: the Renault unknown.

  • Renault unknown in Roberta Renault unknown Minor role
Details

Roberta Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “罗贝尔塔” and “로버타”.

Also known as
  • 罗贝尔塔
  • 로버타
  • Роберта

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FAQ

Roberta FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Roberta, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Roberta?

Roberta runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Roberta released?

Roberta was released on March 8, 1935.

Who directed Roberta?

Roberta was directed by William A. Seiter.

More films by William A. Seiter

Who is in the cast of Roberta?

Roberta stars Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire and Irene Dunne, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Roberta make at the box office?

Roberta grossed $2,493 worldwide.

How is Roberta rated?

Roberta has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 66 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

Was Roberta nominated for any awards?

Roberta received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Roberta have a post-credit scene?

No. Roberta has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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