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The Adventures of Jane Arden (1939)
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Writers:
Monte Barrett (comic strip Jane Arden) andRussell E. Ross (comic strip Jane Arden) ...
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18 March 1939 (USA) morePlot:
Reporter Jane Arden goes undercover to try to expose a gang of jewel thieves and smugglers. Her mission... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
Watch the astounding Rosella Towne! moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Rosella Towne | ... | Jane Arden, aka Maxine Brownlow | |
| William Gargan | ... | Edward 'Ed' Towers | |
| James Stephenson | ... | Dr. George Vanders | |
| Benny Rubin | ... | Marvin Piermont | |
| Dennie Moore | ... | Teenie Moore | |
| Peggy Shannon | ... | Lola Martin | |
| Edgar Edwards | ... | William 'Bill' Clifton | |
| Hobart Cavanaugh | ... | Suspect 'Killer' | |
| Pierre Watkin | ... | Albert Thayer | |
| Maris Wrixon | ... | Martha Blanton (debutante) | |
| John Ridgely | ... | Reporter | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Benny Burt | ... | Greek (scenes deleted) | |
| Eddie Conrad | ... | Italian man (scenes deleted) | |
| Sol Gorss | ... | Driver (scenes deleted) | |
| Eddie Graham | ... | Reporter (scenes deleted) | |
| Robert Homans | ... | Irishman (scenes deleted) | |
| Georges Renavent | ... | Frenchman (scenes deleted) | |
| Claude Wisberg | ... | Bellboy (scenes deleted) | |
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USA:Approved (PCA #4837)FAQ
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I was astonished to find this little movie on TCM which nicely illustrates how one has to be willing to explore film history in order to find some unknown gems. In this case, the jewel of the piece is Rosella Towne, a beautiful actress whose name and background were totally unknown to me after 60 years of being a movie fan and whose presence in this film lifts it far above the ordinary. Only 21 years old when the film was made, Rosella projects an image which is equal to and frequently above the performances of stars who became much more well-known during the same era. The first bit part for Rosella was in 1937 when she was 19 years old. Her career lasted until 1943, a scant 6 years later, and during this brief sojourn, she managed to knock out 34 films. When she is on screen, her presence demands that you watch her actions. The ending when she kisses William Gargan is particularly dramatic. Too bad that Rosella Towne's career did not last longer. She had a lot to offer and it is a shame that we have so few examples of her work to exhibit. During this movie, you will also need to watch for Pierre Watkin who played Perry White in the Superman series and who managed to be involved with 388 movies in a 25-year career.