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 has 12 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Their work is anchored in the King Kong (1976) Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include King Kong, King Kong, Mighty Joe Young. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
