Dear Ruth
1947, English. Directed by William D. Russell.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William D. RussellDirector
- Joan CaulfieldRuth Wilkins
- William HoldenLt. William Seacroft
- Mona FreemanMiriam Wilkins
- Edward ArnoldJudge Harry Wilkins
- Billy De WolfeAlbert Kummer
- Mary PhilipsMrs. Edie Wilkins
- Virginia WellesMartha Seacroft
- Marietta CantyDora
- Irving BaconDelivery Man
- Kevin O'MorrisonSgt. Chuck Vincent
- Isabel RandolphMrs. Teaker
Details
- Released
- 10 June 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arthur Sheekman
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What Dear Ruth is based on
Dear Ruth is based on Dear Ruth by Norman Krasna.
Dear Ruth
By Norman Krasna
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Dear Ruth: quick answers
What comes after Dear Ruth?
Next in the series: Dear Wife (1949) and Dear Brat (1951).
Is Dear Ruth worth watching?
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How long is Dear Ruth?
Dear Ruth runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Dear Ruth have a post-credits scene?
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Dear Ruth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dear Ruth is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dear Ruth on?
Dear Ruth isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 June 1947. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dear Ruth?
If you liked Dear Ruth, try Let's Make Love, Easy Virtue, The Major and the Minor.
Who directed Dear Ruth?
Dear Ruth (1947) was directed by William D. Russell and stars Joan Caulfield, William Holden, Mona Freeman.
What is Dear Ruth based on?
Dear Ruth is based on Dear Ruth by Norman Krasna.