Specter of the Rose
“You are my love... my life... my doom!”
Synopsis
Ballet dancer Sanine may have murdered his first wife. A detective thinks so, and he's not the only one.
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Judith Anderson
Madame La Sylph
Michael Chekhov
Max Polikoff
Ivan Kirov
Andre Sanine
Viola Essen
Haidi
Lionel Stander
Lionel Gans
Charles 'Red' Marshall
Specs McFarlan
George Shdanoff
Kropotkin
Billy Gray
Jack Jones
Juan Panalle
Jibby
Lew Hearn
Mr. Lyons
Ferike Boros
Mamochka
Bert Hanlon
Margolies
Constantine
Alexis Bloom
Fred Pollino
Giovanni (as Ferdinand Pollina)
Polly Rose
Olga
Jim Moran
Jimmy, Pianist
Albert Band
Allan Cook
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 5, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Hecht
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Hecht
- Original Score
- George Antheil
- Original Title
- Specter of the Rose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Hecht
Ben Hecht
George Antheil
Lee Garmes
Harry Keller
Ben Hecht
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Hecht
Director
Ben Hecht
Writer
Ben Hecht
Producer
George Antheil
Original Music Composer
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Harry Keller
Editor
Adele Palmer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Specter of the Rose
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Specter of the Rose about?
Ballet dancer Sanine may have murdered his first wife. A detective thinks so, and he's not the only one.
Who directed Specter of the Rose?
Specter of the Rose was directed by Ben Hecht.
Who stars in Specter of the Rose?
The principal cast of Specter of the Rose includes Judith Anderson, Michael Chekhov, Ivan Kirov, Viola Essen, Lionel Stander.
When was Specter of the Rose released and how long is it?
Specter of the Rose was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Specter of the Rose?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Specter of the Rose was composed by George Antheil.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Specter of the Rose?
Specter of the Rose holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).