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The Rose Bowl Story

  • 19521952
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 13m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
83
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Vera Miles and Marshall Thompson in The Rose Bowl Story (1952)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
The newly crowned Rose Bowl Princess and a tough but tender football player find the California Rose Bowl is an area for their budding romance.The newly crowned Rose Bowl Princess and a tough but tender football player find the California Rose Bowl is an area for their budding romance.The newly crowned Rose Bowl Princess and a tough but tender football player find the California Rose Bowl is an area for their budding romance.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
83
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • William Beaudine
  • Writer
    • Charles R. Marion(original story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Marshall Thompson
    • Vera Miles
    • Richard Rober
Top credits
  • Director
    • William Beaudine
  • Writer
    • Charles R. Marion(original story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Marshall Thompson
    • Vera Miles
    • Richard Rober
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    • 3User reviews
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    Natalie Wood, Vera Miles, and Marshall Thompson in The Rose Bowl Story (1952)
    Natalie Wood, Vera Miles, and Marshall Thompson in The Rose Bowl Story (1952)
    Natalie Wood in The Rose Bowl Story (1952)
    Jim Backus, Ann Doran, Keith Larsen, Vera Miles, Richard Rober, Marshall Thompson, and Barbara Wooddell in The Rose Bowl Story (1952)
    Vera Miles in The Rose Bowl Story (1952)
    Natalie Wood, James Dobson, Vera Miles, and Marshall Thompson in The Rose Bowl Story (1952)
    The Rose Bowl Story (1952)
    Natalie Wood, Jim Backus, Ann Doran, Clarence Kolb, and Vera Miles in The Rose Bowl Story (1952)
    Vera Miles and Marshall Thompson in The Rose Bowl Story (1952)
    Vera Miles and Marshall Thompson in The Rose Bowl Story (1952)
    Vera Miles and Marshall Thompson in The Rose Bowl Story (1952)

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    Marshall Thompson
    Marshall Thompson
    • Steve Davisas Steve Davis
    Vera Miles
    Vera Miles
    • Denny Burkeas Denny Burke
    Richard Rober
    Richard Rober
    • Coach James Hadleyas Coach James Hadley
    Natalie Wood
    Natalie Wood
    • Sally Burkeas Sally Burke
    Keith Larsen
    Keith Larsen
    • Bronc Buttramas Bronc Buttram
    Tom Harmon
    Tom Harmon
    • Game Announceras Game Announcer
    Ann Doran
    Ann Doran
    • Mrs. Addie Burkeas Mrs. Addie Burke
    James Dobson
    James Dobson
    • Allie Bassleras Allie Bassler
    Jim Backus
    Jim Backus
    • Michael 'Iron Mike' Burkeas Michael 'Iron Mike' Burke
    Clarence Kolb
    Clarence Kolb
    • 'Gramps' Burkeas 'Gramps' Burke
    Barbara Wooddell
    • Mrs. Mary Hadleyas Mrs. Mary Hadley
    • (as Barbara Woodell)
    Bill Welsh
    Bill Welsh
    • Bill Welshas Bill Welsh
    Jean Andren
    • Nurseas Nurse
    • (uncredited)
    Gertrude Astor
    Gertrude Astor
    • Minor Roleas Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Lela Bliss
    Lela Bliss
    • Miss Atkinsonas Miss Atkinson
    • (uncredited)
    Herbert B. Brackett
    • Umpire Selkirkas Umpire Selkirk
    • (uncredited)
    Oran Breeland
    • Daveas Dave
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Bryar
    Paul Bryar
    • Assistant Coach Martinas Assistant Coach Martin
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William Beaudine
    • Writer
      • Charles R. Marion(original story and screenplay)
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    8/10
    Pleasantly engaging football tale
    This is an entertaining little gem that seems to have disappeared from TV screens everywhere. I first saw this as a kid on TV each year around New Years Day and seeing it again after many years has rekindled the fun of those simpler times.

    The actors in this movie are all familiar faces and everyone plays their roles in a pleasant, relaxed manner except for a teen-age Natalie Wood, whose character is just brimming with youthful enthusiasm. The plotline is simple and transparent but it's fun to just watch it unfold.

    The Rose Bowl story is a glimpse back into the postwar past when the "Grandaddy of Bowl Games" was a big and exciting tradition and not the media-fueled extravaganza it has become today.

    If you're looking for a nice and relaxing little story as well as a little-seen vehicle for Natalie Wood, this is a good movie to catch in the "bowling season".
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    • Nov 18, 2002

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    • Release date
      • August 24, 1952 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A História de Rose Bowl
    • Filming locations
      • Pasadena, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Monogram Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 13 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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