Mother of Marjorie, Rose is terribly concerned with both appearances and with finding the correct husband for her daughter, Marjorie. She is violently opposed to Marjorie's desire for a theatrical career and objects even more strongly to her relationship with Noel Airman. At all times, Rose plays the role of the stereotypical Jewish mother, continually arranging meetings and social engagements at which her daughter might meet appropriate eligible Jewish men.