Films
Rooke was in films beginning with her role opposite Nigel Playfair in Lady Windermere's Fan (1916). In the drama, The Street of Adventure (1921), she was cast with Lionelle Howard and Margot Drake. Rooke appeared as Catherine de' Medici in The Loves of Mary, Queen of Scots (1923). The 16th century historical drama featured Fay Compton and Jack Cardiff. She also featured in the 1927 film version of the popular stage play Hindle Wakes, directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Estelle Brody and John Stuart.
Her final films were released in 1932, both of them British titles produced by G.B. Samuelson. Rooke depicted Lady Grathers in Threads and Mrs. Maynard in Collision.
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