Mia Farrow, Roberts Evans and Roman Polanski on the set of Rosemary's Baby.

The Academy celebrates the life and career of Robert Evans with a 40th anniversary screening of Rosemary’s Baby, a film that he brought to Paramount and oversaw through its production.

Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

This classic thriller written and directed by Roman Polanski follows Rosemary Woodhouse (Mia Farrow), an unsuspecting young wife whose husband (John Cassavetes) becomes involved with a coven of neighbors and their diabolical plans.

Cast Mia Farrow (Rosemary Woodhouse), John Cassavetes (Guy Woodhouse), Ruth Gordon (Minnie Castevet), Sidney Blackmer (Roman Castevet), Maurice Evans (Hutch), Ralph Bellamy (Dr. Sapirstein), Angela Dorian (Terry), Patsy Kelly (Laura-Louise), Elisha Cook (Mr. Nicklas), Emmaline Henry (Elise Dunstan), Marianne Gordon (Joan Jellico), Philip Leeds (Doctor Shand), Charles Grodin (Dr. Hill), Hanna Landy (Grace Cardiff), Hope Summers (Mrs. Gilmore), Wende Wagner (Tiger).

Directed by Roman Polanski. Produced by William Castle. Screenplay Polanski. Based on the novel by Ira Levin. Cinematography William Fraker. Film Editing Sam O’Steen, Robert Wyman. Production Design Richard Sylbert. Costume Design Anthea Sylbert. Music Krzysztof Komeda. Makeup Allan Snyder. Mia Farrow’s Hairstyles Sydney Guilaroff, Vidal Sassoon. William Castle Enterprises. Paramount Pictures. 1968. 35mm. 137 mins. Print courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

Academy Award® winner: Actress in a Supporting Role (Gordon)
Academy Award nominee: Writing – Screenplay based on material from another medium (Polanski)

Tickets available May 1. Tickets are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID. Tickets may be purchased online, by mail (HTML or PDF format) or at the Academy during regular business hours. The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All seating is unreserved. For additional information, please call the Academy at (310) 247-3600.