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Dear Ruth

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★ 6.7(8)19471h 35m

Comedy Romance

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Good to know

Director: William D. Russell
Release date: 1947-06-10
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Part of: Dear Trilogy

About Dear Ruth

Dear Ruth is a 1947 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by William D. Russell, starring Joan Caulfield, William Holden and Mona Freeman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dear Ruth in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Joan Caulfield

Ruth Wilkins

William Holden

Lt. William Seacroft

Mona Freeman

Miriam Wilkins

Edward Arnold

Judge Harry Wilkins

Billy De Wolfe

Albert Kummer

Mary Philips

Mrs. Edie Wilkins

Virginia Welles

Martha Seacroft

Marietta Canty

Dora

Irving Bacon

Delivery Man

Kevin O'Morrison

Sgt. Chuck Vincent

Isabel Randolph

Mrs. Teaker

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dear Ruth in Mexico?+

Dear Ruth is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

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How long is Dear Ruth?+

Dear Ruth has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Dear Ruth?+

Dear Ruth stars Joan Caulfield, William Holden, Mona Freeman, Edward Arnold and Billy De Wolfe.

When did Dear Ruth come out?+

Dear Ruth is a 1947 movie directed by William D. Russell.

What genre is Dear Ruth?+

Dear Ruth is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Dear Ruth?+

Dear Ruth was directed by William D. Russell.