Rogers entered the film industry as an independent exchange operator, and purchased the New York states rights for the controversial smash hit Elinor Glyn's THREE WEEKS (1924). Rogers served as sales manager at L.J. Selznick's Select Pictures, and then as business partner with Hunt Stromberg before Stromberg went to MGM. In 1928 First National offered him an independent producer contract, and Rogers launched his own company. After moving his operation to the newly-formed RKO, he became temporary head of production during an RKO management crisis in 1931. Moving to Paramount in 1932, he produced many of Edward Sedgwick's films at that studio. Rogers became Vice-President in Charge of Production at Universal Studios on 14 March 1936. His first film there was MY MAN GODFREY. He was harshly criticized by some for the way he handled producing chores at Universal in comparison to the Laemmles (father and son). Rogers was partly responsible for the creative decision that resulted in the re-editing and re-shooting of scenes (by another director) in James Whale's THE ROAD BACK (1937) in order to placate those who threatened to disrupt its release due to it's anti-Nazi sentiment. On the plus side, Rogers was responsible for bringing producer Joe Pasternak to Hollywood, and he would sign soprano sensation Deanna Durbin (recently released from MGM in favor of Judy Garland) to a long term contract. She would single-handedly prevent the studio from imploding after an otherwise disastrous 1937-38 season. Never popular, Rogers would resign from this position on 20 May 1938 and was replaced by ex-RKO executive Cliff Work. After overseeing some 14 films at Universal, Rogers returned to independent production in 1938, and by 1941 joined United Artists. His later credits include such films as SONG OF THE OPEN ROAD (1944), ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER (1946), and his last film, THE FABULOUS DORSEYS (1947). He was a well-respected member of the Society of Independent Motion Picture Producers (SIMPP) from 1945 until his fatal car accident in 1957 at age 64. Visit the Internet Movie Database for a full listing of Rogers' producing credits. Charles R. Rogers is not to be mistaken with actor-producer Charles "Buddy" Rogers, the third husband of Mary Pickford.  Nominated for Best Picture 1936: THREE SMART GIRLS - Producer at Universal (w. Joe Pasternak)  Nominated for Best Picture 1937: ONE HUNDRED MEN AND A GIRL - Producer at Universal (w. Joe Pasternak) 2 nominations