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Still from Rockabye — Rockabye (1932) — George CukorPhotographed by Charles Rosher

Poster for Rockabye

George Cukor

Rockabye

English / 1932 / 1h 8m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.01/5·568 ratings·197 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A Broadway actress with a problematic past falls hard for the author of her new play.

Included in
Rebels at the Typewriter: Women Screenwriters of the 1930s
Position 6

Credits

Crew

DirectorGeorge Cukor

WriterKubec Glasmon, Jane Murfin

CinematographerCharles Rosher

EditorGeorge Hively

Cast

Constance Bennett

as Judy Carroll

Joel McCreaas Jacobs 'Jake' Van Riker Pell

Paul Lukasas Antonie 'Tony' de Sola

Jobyna Howlandas 'Snooks' Carroll

Walter Pidgeonas Al Howard

Clara Blandickas Brida

Walter Catlettas Jimmy Dunn

Virginia Hammondas Mrs. Van Riker Pell

J.M. Kerriganas Fagin

June Filmeras Elizabeth 'Lilibet'

Veda Bucklandas Mrs. Evans (uncredited)

Richard Carleas Doc (uncredited)

Lita Chevretas Party Guest (uncredited)

Charles Dow Clarkas Mr. Farley (uncredited)

Sterling Hollowayas Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)

Virginia Howellas Mrs. Bronson (uncredited)

Edgar Kennedyas Water Wagon Driver (uncredited)

Charles Middletonas District Attorney (uncredited)

Bert Moorhouseas Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)

Edwin Stanleyas Defense Attorney (uncredited)

Rockabye (1932) | Criteria