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Dear Ruth

  • 19471947
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
537
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William Holden, Edward Arnold, Joan Caulfield, and Billy De Wolfe in Dear Ruth (1947)
  • Comedy
  • Romance
A family is befuddled when a World War II serviceman shows up to meet and marry his pen pal sweetheart. Everyone's in the dark about the romance by mail. Then they discover Ruth's younger si... Read allA family is befuddled when a World War II serviceman shows up to meet and marry his pen pal sweetheart. Everyone's in the dark about the romance by mail. Then they discover Ruth's younger sister was the culprit.A family is befuddled when a World War II serviceman shows up to meet and marry his pen pal sweetheart. Everyone's in the dark about the romance by mail. Then they discover Ruth's younger sister was the culprit.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
537
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • William D. Russell
  • Writers
    • Arthur Sheekman(screenplay)
    • Norman Krasna(play)
  • Stars
    • Joan Caulfield
    • William Holden
    • Mona Freeman
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  • Director
    • William D. Russell
  • Writers
    • Arthur Sheekman(screenplay)
    • Norman Krasna(play)
  • Stars
    • Joan Caulfield
    • William Holden
    • Mona Freeman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 16User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    William Holden, Joan Caulfield, Billy De Wolfe, and Virginia Welles in Dear Ruth (1947)
    William Holden and Joan Caulfield in Dear Ruth (1947)
    Edward Arnold, Joan Caulfield, Mona Freeman, and Mary Philips in Dear Ruth (1947)
    Edward Arnold, Joan Caulfield, Mona Freeman, and Mary Philips in Dear Ruth (1947)
    Edward Arnold, Joan Caulfield, Mona Freeman, and Mary Philips in Dear Ruth (1947)
    William Holden and Joan Caulfield in Dear Ruth (1947)
    William Holden, Edward Arnold, and Mary Philips in Dear Ruth (1947)
    William Holden, Joan Caulfield, and Mona Freeman in Dear Ruth (1947)
    Kevin O'Morrison in Dear Ruth (1947)
    William Holden, Joan Caulfield, and Billy De Wolfe in Dear Ruth (1947)
    William Holden and Joan Caulfield in Dear Ruth (1947)
    William Holden, Joan Caulfield, and Mona Freeman in Dear Ruth (1947)

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    Joan Caulfield
    Joan Caulfield
    • Ruth Wilkinsas Ruth Wilkins
    William Holden
    William Holden
    • Lt. William Seacroftas Lt. William Seacroft
    Mona Freeman
    Mona Freeman
    • Miriam Wilkinsas Miriam Wilkins
    Edward Arnold
    Edward Arnold
    • Judge Harry Wilkinsas Judge Harry Wilkins
    Billy De Wolfe
    Billy De Wolfe
    • Albert Kummeras Albert Kummer
    • (as Billy DeWolfe)
    Mary Philips
    Mary Philips
    • Mrs. Edie Wilkinsas Mrs. Edie Wilkins
    Virginia Welles
    Virginia Welles
    • Martha Seacroftas Martha Seacroft
    Kevin O'Morrison
    Kevin O'Morrison
    • Sgt. Chuck Vincentas Sgt. Chuck Vincent
    • (as Kenny O'Morrison)
    Marietta Canty
    Marietta Canty
    • Doraas Dora
    Irving Bacon
    Irving Bacon
    • Delivery Manas Delivery Man
    James Conaty
    • Bus Passengeras Bus Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    Jimmie Dundee
    Jimmie Dundee
    • Harold Klobbermeyeras Harold Klobbermeyer
    • (uncredited)
    Jay Gerard
    • Cab Driveras Cab Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Thomas Martin
    • Nightclub Waiteras Nightclub Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Isabel Randolph
    Isabel Randolph
    • Mrs. Teakeras Mrs. Teaker
    • (uncredited)
    Arthur Tovey
    Arthur Tovey
    • Train Commuteras Train Commuter
    • (uncredited)
    Ernö Verebes
    Ernö Verebes
    • Headwaiteras Headwaiter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William D. Russell
    • Writers
      • Arthur Sheekman(screenplay)
      • Norman Krasna(play)
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    • Trivia
      Although it is thought by some that J.D. Salinger got the name for his hero Holden Caulfield in "The Catcher in the Rye" when he saw a marquee for Dear Ruth (1947), starring 'William Holden' and Joan Caulfield, Salinger's first Holden Caulfield story, "I'm Crazy," appeared in Collier's on December 22, 1945, a year and a half before this movie came out.
    • Goofs
      In the last 10 minutes, William Holden forgets that the character's name of Mona Freeman is "Miriam" and he says "Mariam"
    • Quotes

      Miriam Wilkins: The game of man and woman maneuvering in pursuit of a mate I consider on the mental level of a game of checkers.

    • Connections
      Followed by Dear Wife (1949)
    • Soundtracks
      FINE THINGS
      Written by Johnny Mercer and Robert Emmett Dolan

    User reviews16

    Review
    Top review
    a good movie, that perhaps doesn't hold up as well as somesome
    I though this movie very good. All actors in it were more or less stars of the time. The title, Dear Ruth, is perfect. Good to see William Holden. Is a little old-fashioned but holds up pretty well. I really don't know what else to say. I enjoyed this movie when it first came out and I still enjoy it.
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    • bobbie34
    • Apr 15, 2001

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    • Release date
      • June 10, 1947 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Draga Rut
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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