Dear Ruth
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Originally released in 1947. Dear Ruth is a comedy/romance film. directed by William D. Russell.
Starring Joan Caulfield, William Holden, and Mona Freeman
Synopsis
Lt. William Seacroft, on leave from the Italian front, arrives at the New York home of Ruth Wilkins, with whom he has been corresponding. Unknown to both Ruth and Bill, Ruth's younger sister, Miriam, has been writing the letters and signing Ruth's name as part of a program to keep up soldiers' morale. Although Ruth has just gotten engaged to a coworker, she agrees to see Bill and pretend she wrote the letters.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 10, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joan Caulfield
as Ruth Wilkins
William Holden
as Lt. William Seacroft
Mona Freeman
as Miriam Wilkins
Edward Arnold
as Judge Harry Wilkins
Billy De Wolfe
as Albert Kummer
Mary Philips
as Mrs. Edie Wilkins
Virginia Welles
as Martha Seacroft
Marietta Canty
as Dora
Irving Bacon
as Delivery Man
Kevin O'Morrison
as Sgt. Chuck Vincent
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dear Ruth about?
Lt. William Seacroft, on leave from the Italian front, arrives at the New York home of Ruth Wilkins, with whom he has been corresponding. Unknown to both Ruth and Bill, Ruth's younger sister, Miria...
Who directed Dear Ruth?
Dear Ruth was directed by William D. Russell.
How long is Dear Ruth?
Dear Ruth has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Dear Ruth released?
Dear Ruth was released on June 10, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dear Ruth?
The main cast of Dear Ruth includes Joan Caulfield, William Holden, Mona Freeman, Edward Arnold, Billy De Wolfe.