Ruth Rose

Ruth Rose (January 16, 1896 – June 8, 1978) was an American screenwriter known for various adventure films produced by RKO Radio Pictures, including King Kong (1933), Son of Kong (1933), She (1935) and Mighty Joe Young (1949).

An academic writer and explorer before her career shift into film, she met her future husband, director Ernest B. Schoedsack, while on expedition through the Galapagos Islands in 1925; the couple would later marry in 1926 and collaborate on five films together during their time in Hollywood, remaining a couple until Rose's death at the age of 82 in 1978.

Ruth Rose is known for work in writing across film and television. New Release currently presents 11 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes King Kong: Monster and Myth (2024), King Kong (1933), King Kong (1976), Mighty Joe Young (1998), Mighty Joe Young (1949), The Son of Kong (1933), The Last Days of Pompeii (1935), She (1935). The recorded credits span 1916 to 2024, including 11 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.