Richard Rosson

Directing

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

29Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 4, 1893

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard Rosson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 29 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Richard Rosson's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 3% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Richard Rosson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Polly of the Storm Country, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Richard Rosson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Richard Rosson's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

Polly of the Storm Country (1920) movie poster

★7.5

Polly of the Storm Country: Polly Hopkins belongs to a family of squatters living in Silent City. The poor squatters are constantly at odds with the

Polly of the Storm Country

1920•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Diamond Cut Diamond: A silent comedy in which a jealous woman wants to catch her husband in the act of infidelity.

Diamond Cut Diamond

1912•Comedy

★5.0

The Patchwork Girl of Oz (1914) movie poster

★5.0

The Patchwork Girl of Oz: Ojo and Unc Nunkie are out of food, so they decide to journey to the Emerald City where they will never starve. Along th

The Patchwork Girl of Oz

1914•Adventure

★5.0

★5.0

How Fatty Made Good: Hughey Mack comedy produced by Vitagraph.

How Fatty Made Good

1913•Comedy

★4.8

★4.8

By the Sun's Rays: The earliest surviving film featuring Lon Chaney in a major role, By the Sun's Ray's was but one of several 2-reel weste

By the Sun's Rays

1914•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard Rosson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1922	Always the Woman	Mahmud	Flop	Similar →
1921	The Love Charm	-	Flop	Similar →
1921	Her Face Value	Eddie Malone	Flop	Similar →
1921	For Those We Love	Jimmy Arnold	Flop	Similar →
1921	Beating the Game	Ben Fanchette	Flop	Similar →
1920	Polly of the Storm Country	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1919	Chasing Rainbows	Skinny	Flop	Similar →
1919	Playthings of Passion	Spiffy (as Dick Rosson)	Flop	Similar →
1919	The Poor Boob	Jimmy Borden	Flop	Similar →
1919	Peggy Does Her Darndest	Bob Ensloe	Flop	Similar →
1919	The Secret Garden	Colin Craven	Flop	Similar →
1918	The Ghost Flower	-	Flop	Similar →
1918	Madame Sphinx	Dessin	Flop	Similar →
1918	The Shoes That Danced	Stumpy Darcy	Flop	Similar →
1917	The Haunted House	Jimmy	Flop	Similar →
1917	Panthea	Pablo Centeno	Flop	Similar →
1916	Seventeen	Johnny Watson	Flop	Similar →
1916	The Comet's Come-Back	-	Flop	Similar →
1915	A Disciple of Nietzsche	-	Flop	Similar →
1915	The Pretty Sister of Jose	Manuel - the Serenader	Flop	Similar →
1914	The Patchwork Girl of Oz	Danx	Flop	Similar →
1914	The Magic Cloak of Oz	Mary's Father (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1914	Richelieu	François	Flop	Similar →
1914	Sherlock Bonehead	Bert Smith - Secret Service Agent	Flop	Similar →
1914	By the Sun's Rays	The Bandit (as Dick Rosson)	Flop	Similar →
1913	How Fatty Made Good	Zeb	Flop	Similar →
1912	Bettina's Substitute, or There's No Fool Like an Old Fool	Bettina's Substitute	Flop	Similar →
1912	She Cried	-	Flop	Similar →
1912	Diamond Cut Diamond	-	Average	Similar →

Richard Rosson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard Rosson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Rosson is "Polly of the Storm Country" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Richard Rosson acted in?

Richard Rosson has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard Rosson?

Other notable films include "Diamond Cut Diamond", "The Patchwork Girl of Oz", and "How Fatty Made Good".