Ruby Gentry
"So dangerous...destructive...deadly to love!"
Originally released in 1952. Ruby Gentry is a drama/romance film. directed by King Vidor. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jennifer Jones, Charlton Heston, and Karl Malden
Synopsis
A sexy but poor young girl marries a rich man she doesn't love, but carries a torch for another man.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (35 votes)
Budget
$525K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jennifer Jones
as Ruby Gentry
Charlton Heston
as Boake Tackman
Karl Malden
as Jim Gentry
Tom Tully
as Jud Corey
James Anderson
as Lucien/Jewel Corey
Josephine Hutchinson
as Letitia Gentry
Phyllis Avery
as Therese/Tracy McAuliffe
Herbert Heyes
as le juge Tackman
Myra Marsh
as Ma Corey
Charles Cane
as Charlie/Cullen McAuliffe
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $525,000
Production Companies
- Bernhard-Vidor Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruby Gentry about?
A sexy but poor young girl marries a rich man she doesn't love, but carries a torch for another man.
Who directed Ruby Gentry?
Ruby Gentry was directed by King Vidor.
How long is Ruby Gentry?
Ruby Gentry has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Ruby Gentry released?
Ruby Gentry was released on December 25, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ruby Gentry?
The main cast of Ruby Gentry includes Jennifer Jones, Charlton Heston, Karl Malden, Tom Tully, James Anderson.