Dear Ruth
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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.
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Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 9, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William D. Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Sheekman
- Original Score
- Robert Emmett Dolan
- Original Title
- Dear Ruth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William D. Russell
Arthur Sheekman, Norman Krasna
Robert Emmett Dolan
Ernest Laszlo
Archie Marshek
Paul Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Sheekman
Screenplay
William D. Russell
Director
Paul Jones
Producer
Robert Emmett Dolan
Original Music Composer
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Archie Marshek
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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BD Release: Past-1960
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear Ruth
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What is Dear Ruth 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 directed Dear Ruth?
Dear Ruth was directed by William D. Russell.
Who stars in Dear Ruth?
The principal cast of Dear Ruth includes Joan Caulfield, William Holden, Mona Freeman, Edward Arnold, Billy De Wolfe.
When was Dear Ruth released and how long is it?
Dear Ruth was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Dear Ruth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dear Ruth was composed by Robert Emmett Dolan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dear Ruth?
Dear Ruth holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).