
Dear Ruth
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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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Dear Ruth
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Release Date: 1947-06-10
- Runtime: 95 minutes
- Rating: 6.6/10 (7 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.8402
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

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
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What is Dear Ruth?▼
Dear Ruth is a Comedy, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1947-06-10.
Who are the main actors in Dear Ruth?▼
The main cast includes Joan Caulfield, William Holden, Mona Freeman, Edward Arnold, Billy De Wolfe, .
Where can I watch Dear Ruth online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Dear Ruth is available.
Is Dear Ruth based on a true story?▼
From Broadway... To Chicago... To Los Angeles... Ten Million People Roared At The Play. Now YOU can see the funniest stage hit in years!
What is the IMDb rating of Dear Ruth?▼
Dear Ruth has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 7 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Dear Ruth?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Dear Ruth?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Dear Ruth filmed?▼
Dear Ruth was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Dear Ruth?▼
The total runtime of Dear Ruth is 95 minutes.
Is Dear Ruth suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Dear Ruth?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Dear Ruth.
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