Rose Hobart

Rose Hobart

Deceased · Born: May 1, 1906 · Died: Aug 29, 2000

Personal Details

BornMay 1, 1906 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Barton H. Bosworth

    ( Oct 10, 1948 to Dec 1, 2025 )
  • William Mason Grosvenor, Jr.

    ( Oct 9, 1932 to Feb 17, 1941 )
  • Benjamin Winter

    ( Dec 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Born in the vibrant city of New York, Rose Hobart was drawn to the captivating world of theater at a remarkably young age, making her stage debut at the tender age of 15. As her passion for the performing arts continued to grow, she made the bold decision to leave her mark on the silver screen, setting sail for Hollywood and embarking on a movie career that would span many years to come.

Hobart's cinematic journey began with her film debut in the 1930 Fox version of the iconic drama "Liliom", and she went on to appear in an impressive array of over 40 additional films, showcasing her versatility by effortlessly transitioning between A and B category productions. However, as the years progressed and her strong political views and unwavering pro-union stance became increasingly apparent, she found herself ostracized by the Hollywood establishment, landing her on the infamous blacklist.

As a result, Hobart's acting career was forced to take a backseat, and she entered a period of relative inactivity. However, her passion for the craft never truly faded, and she eventually returned to the spotlight in the 1960s with a recurring role on the hit television series "Peyton Place" in 1964.

Throughout her later years, Hobart resided at the Motion Picture and Television Country House, a tranquil retreat located just outside of Hollywood. It was here that she discovered a new sense of purpose, taking on the role of editor for the House Newsletter, a position that allowed her to combine her love of storytelling with her keen eye for detail.

Career

1949
Bride of Vengeance
Bride of Vengeance as Lady Eleanora
1948
Mickey
Mickey as Lydia Matthews
1947
Cass Timberlane
Cass Timberlane as Diantha Marl
The Farmer's Daughter
The Farmer's Daughter as Virginia Thatcher
1946
Claudia and David
Claudia and David as Edith Dexter
The Cat Creeps
The Cat Creeps as Connie Palmer
Canyon Passage
Canyon Passage as Marta Lestrade
1945
Conflict
Conflict as Kathryn Mason
Isle of the Dead
Isle of the Dead as Mary St. Aubyn (in long shot; uncredited)
1944
1943
The Mad Ghoul
The Mad Ghoul as Della Elliott, reporter
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack as Trudy Muller, aka Fraulein von Teufel
Swing Shift Maisie
Swing Shift Maisie as Lead Woman (Uncredited)
1942
Mr. and Mrs. North
Mr. and Mrs. North as Carol Brent
A Gentleman at Heart
A Gentleman at Heart as Claire Barrington
Gallant Lady
Gallant Lady as Rosemary Walsh
1941
Nothing But the Truth
Nothing But the Truth as Mrs. Harriet Donnelly
I'll Sell My Life
I'll Sell My Life as Dale Layden
No Hands on the Clock
No Hands on the Clock as Mrs. Marion West
Singapore Woman
Singapore Woman as Alice North
Lady Be Good
Lady Be Good as Mrs. Carter Wardley
Ziegfeld Girl
Ziegfeld Girl as Mrs. Merton
1940
Wolf of New York
Wolf of New York as Peggy Nolan
1939
Tower of London
Tower of London as Anne Neville
1935
Convention Girl
Convention Girl as Cynthia 'Babe' LaVal
1933
The Shadow Laughs
The Shadow Laughs as Ruth Hackett
1932
Scandal for Sale
Scandal for Sale as Claire Strong
1931
East of Borneo
East of Borneo as Linda Rudolph
Chances
Chances as Molly Prescott
1930
A Lady Surrenders
A Lady Surrenders as Isabel Beauvel