Phyllis Ruth

Acting

Phyllis Ruth

Born March 16, 1922 · Pasadena, California, USA

Died September 29, 1999 · aged 77

Phyllis Ruth was born on 16 (possibly 14) March 1922, in Pasadena, California. When she was still a baby, her parents divorced, and in 1926, her mother remarried, and the family moved to Los Angeles. Her early ambition was to become a singer, and before she even graduated high school, the petite blonde was performing in various local bands. She soon set her sights on acting, however, and in 1929, …

Known For

They Got Me CoveredThey Got Me Covered · 1943
They Got Me Covered
6.21943
MovieComedy
Bumbling reporter Robert Kittredge has been fired after bungling his latest assignment. His career isn't all he's botched up: his girlfriend Chris is tired of waiting for him to marry her. When he gets a hot tip on some Nazi spies operating in Washington, D.C., he convinces Chris to help him break the story so he can get his job back. The pair soon find themselves in several awkward predicaments as they track the criminals down in a night club, a burlesque show, and face a final showdown at a beauty salon.
The Fleet's InThe Fleet's In · 1942
The Fleet's In
7.31942
MovieMusicRomance
Shy sailor Casey Kirby suddenly becomes known as a sea wolf when his picture is taken with a famous actress. Things get complicated when bets are placed on his prowess with the ladies.
Louisiana PurchaseLouisiana Purchase · 1941
Louisiana Purchase
6.71941
MovieComedyMusic
A bumbling senator investigating graft in Louisiana is the target of a scheme involving a Viennese beauty.
Always a BrideAlways a Bride · 1940
Always a Bride
5.71940
MovieComedy
A young man wants to marry his sweetheart, but her parents will agree to their wedding only on one condition: he must run for mayor--and win. Comedy.
Wild Horse RangeWild Horse Range · 1940
Wild Horse Range
10.01940
MovieWestern
Randall and his sidekick Manny (Frank Yaconelli) played horse traders battling a greedy and unscrupulous rival (Tom London). When some of his stock disappears, Jack follows the trail to a ranch belonging to Harriet Morgan (Marin Sais) and her young niece, Ann (Phyllis Ruth). A white stallion is accused of luring the Morgan mares astray but the horses are in reality being rustled by the ever-present London and his henchman (Charles King).
It's a DateIt's a Date · 1940
It's a Date
6.41940
MovieComedyMusic
An aspiring actress is offered the lead in a major new play, but discovers that her mother, a more seasoned performer, expects the same part. The situation is further complicated when they both become involved with the same man.
Caught in the DraftCaught in the Draft · 1941
Caught in the Draft
5.91941
MovieComedyRomance
Don Bolton is a movie star who can't stand loud noises. To evade the draft, he decides to get married...but falls for a colonel's daughter. By mistake, he and his two cronies enlist. In basic training, Don hopes to make a good impression on the fair Antoinette and her father, but his military career is largely slapstick. Will he ever get his corporal's stripes?

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