So Red the Rose
“THE FIRE OF THE SOUTH! The fury of love..! ...Romance rides across the pages of history..!”
Synopsis
During the American Civil War, Valette Bedford waits patiently for her husband Duncan Bedford, to return home, praying that she will not become a widow.
Top Cast
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Margaret Sullavan
Valette Bedford
Walter Connolly
Malcolm Bedford
Randolph Scott
Duncan Bedford
Janet Beecher
Sally Bedford
Elizabeth Patterson
Mary Cherry
Robert Cummings
George Pendleton
Harry Ellerbe
Edward Bedford
Dickie Moore
Middleton Bedford
Charles Starrett
George McGehee
Johnny Downs
Yankee boy
Daniel L. Haynes
William Veal
Clarence Muse
Cato
James Burke
Major Rushton
Warner Richmond
Confederate Sergeant
Alfred Delcambre
Charles Tolliver
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Slave (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxwell Anderson, Edwin Justus Mayer, Laurence Stallings, Stark Young
- Original Score
- W. Franke Harling
- Original Title
- So Red the Rose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
Maxwell Anderson, Edwin Justus Mayer, Laurence Stallings, Stark Young
W. Franke Harling
Victor Milner
Eda Warren
Douglas MacLean
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
Maxwell Anderson
Writer
Edwin Justus Mayer
Writer
Laurence Stallings
Writer
Douglas MacLean
Producer
W. Franke Harling
Original Music Composer
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
Eda Warren
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About So Red the Rose
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is So Red the Rose about?
During the American Civil War, Valette Bedford waits patiently for her husband Duncan Bedford, to return home, praying that she will not become a widow.
Who directed So Red the Rose?
So Red the Rose was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in So Red the Rose?
The principal cast of So Red the Rose includes Margaret Sullavan, Walter Connolly, Randolph Scott, Janet Beecher, Elizabeth Patterson.
When was So Red the Rose released and how long is it?
So Red the Rose was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for So Red the Rose?
The original motion picture soundtrack for So Red the Rose was composed by W. Franke Harling.
Is So Red the Rose based on a book or true story?
So Red the Rose is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stark Young".
What is the age rating and content advisory for So Red the Rose?
So Red the Rose holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).