Rose of the Rancho
“THE MYSTERY BANDIT...A Drama of Old Mexico”
Synopsis
It is California in 1852 that only recently being surrendered by Mexico to the United States and admitted into the union. Most of the land-owners of California were the descendants of the Dons who had colonized it a hundred years before and whose title deeds bore the signature and seal of a long-dead Spanish king. But, by a loop-hole in the law, the title-deeds of the Dons could not be recognized, and this opened the door of organized gangs of land-grabbers, such as the one led by Joe Kincaid, to operate with a prime excuse for legitimate plunder and robbery. In most cases the law was unable to cope with the situation. Then Rosita Castro, the daughter of Don Pasqual Castro, masked and disguised as a man, organized a band of vigilantes to fight against the tyranny of the outlaws, aided by an undercover federal agent, Jim Kearney.
Top Cast
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John Boles
Jim Kearney
Gladys Swarthout
Rosita Castro aka Don Carlos
Charles Bickford
Joe Kincaid
H.B. Warner
Don Pasqual Castro
Don Alvarado
Don Luis Espinosa
Grace Bradley
Flossie
Charles Middleton
Horse Doctor (uncredited)
Willie Howard
Pancho Spiegelgass
Charlotte Granville
Dona Petrona
Minor Watson
Jonathan Hill
Louise Carter
Guadalupe
Pedro de Cordoba
Gomez
Paul Harvey
Boss Martin
Arthur Aylesworth
Sheriff James
Harry Woods
Bull Bangle
Benny Baker
Hill-Billy Boy
Russell Hopton
Frisco
Herb Williams
Phineas P. Jones
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 9, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marion Gering
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Brackett, Nat Perrin, Frank Partos, Arthur Sheekman
- Original Score
- John Leipold, Heinz Roemheld, Friedrich Hollaender, Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Rose of the Rancho
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marion Gering
Charles Brackett, Nat Perrin, Frank Partos, Arthur Sheekman, Richard Walton Tully, David Belasco
John Leipold, Heinz Roemheld, Friedrich Hollaender, Hugo Friedhofer
Leo Tover
Hugh Bennett
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Marion Gering
Director
Charles Brackett
Screenplay
William LeBaron
Producer
Nat Perrin
Screenplay
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Hugh Bennett
Editor
Frank Partos
Screenplay
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
Arthur Sheekman
Screenplay
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rose of the Rancho.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rose of the Rancho
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What is Rose of the Rancho about?
It is California in 1852 that only recently being surrendered by Mexico to the United States and admitted into the union. Most of the land-owners of California were the descendants of the Dons who had colonized it a hundred years before and whose title deeds bore the signature and seal of a long-dead Spanish king. But, by a loop-hole in the law, the title-deeds of the Dons could not be recognized, and this opened the door of organized gangs of land-grabbers, such as the one led by Joe Kincaid, to operate with a prime excuse for legitimate plunder and robbery. In most cases the law was unable to cope with the situation. Then Rosita Castro, the daughter of Don Pasqual Castro, masked and disguised as a man, organized a band of vigilantes to fight against the tyranny of the outlaws, aided by an undercover federal agent, Jim Kearney.
Who directed Rose of the Rancho?
Rose of the Rancho was directed by Marion Gering.
Who stars in Rose of the Rancho?
The principal cast of Rose of the Rancho includes John Boles, Gladys Swarthout, Charles Bickford, H.B. Warner, Don Alvarado.
When was Rose of the Rancho released and how long is it?
Rose of the Rancho was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Rose of the Rancho?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rose of the Rancho was composed by John Leipold, Heinz Roemheld, Friedrich Hollaender, Hugo Friedhofer.