Dear Ruth (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1947, Dear Ruth is a comedy and romance film directed by William D. Russell, running about 95 minutes. “From Broadway... To Chicago... To Los Angeles... Ten Million People Roared At The Play. Now YOU can see the funniest stage hit in years!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Dear Ruth stars Joan Caulfield as Ruth Wilkins, William Holden as Lt. William Seacroft, Mona Freeman as Miriam Wilkins and Edward Arnold as Judge Harry Wilkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Dear Ruth has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear Ruth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Ruth tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Ruth (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dear Ruth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dear Ruth worth watching?
- Dear Ruth holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dear Ruth?
- Dear Ruth stars Joan Caulfield, William Holden, Mona Freeman, Edward Arnold and Billy De Wolfe.
- When was Dear Ruth released?
- Dear Ruth was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.