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Ruth Orkin

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Ruth Orkin

Born September 3, 1921 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Died January 16, 1985 · aged 63

Ruth Orkin (September 3, 1921 – January 16, 1985) was an American photographer, photojournalist, and filmmaker, with ties to New York City and Hollywood. Best known for her photograph An American Girl in Italy (1951), she photographed many celebrities and personalities including Lauren Bacall, Doris Day, Ava Gardner, Tennessee Williams, Marlon Brando, and Alfred Hitchcock. Description above from …

Known For

Little FugitiveLittle Fugitive · 1953
Little Fugitive
★ 6.91953
MovieDramaFamily
After a prank makes Joey Norton believe he killed his older brother, he runs away from home and spends the day at Coney Island while his brother tries to find him before their mother gets home.
The Dog LoverThe Dog Lover · 1962
The Dog Lover
★ 8.01962
MovieComedyDrama
Jack is the fastidious manager of a local supermarket. The harmless but disruptive actions of his customers frequently give him headaches, which he remedies by holding a can of frozen juice against his forehead. At home, however, Jack is consistently kind, loving, and patient with his wife and daughter. One day the child brings home a stray dog, and his life is turned upside down.
Lovers and LollipopsLovers and Lollipops · 1956
Lovers and Lollipops
★ 6.21956
MovieRomanceDrama
Ann, an attractive widowed New York model, lives in an apartment with her daughter Peggy. The courtship of Ann by visiting engineer Larry, and accompanying misadventures, are seen alternately from their and Peggy's viewpoint. Filmed realistically at many New York locations

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