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Rose Hobart (1936)

Movie ★ 5.5 20 min

Mystery

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.

Joseph Cornell Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 9, 1936
Runtime
20 min
IMDb
tt0138758
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Cast

Rose Hobart Rose Hobart Woman (archive footage) (uncredited) Charles Bickford Charles Bickford Man (archive footage) (uncredited) Noble Johnson Noble Johnson Man (archive footage) (uncredited) Georges Renavent Georges Renavent Man (archive footage) (uncredited) Lupita Tovar Lupita Tovar Woman (archive footage) (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rose Hobart 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 directed Rose Hobart?
Rose Hobart was directed by Joseph Cornell.
Who stars in Rose Hobart?
Rose Hobart stars Rose Hobart, Charles Bickford, Noble Johnson, Georges Renavent.
When was Rose Hobart released?
Rose Hobart is a 1936 mystery film.
Where can I watch Rose Hobart?
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