Ruth Hussey

Acting

Ruth Hussey

Born October 30, 1911 · Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Died April 19, 2005 · aged 93

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ruth Carol Hussey (October 30, 1911 – April 19, 2005) was an American actress best known for her Academy Award-nominated role as photographer Elizabeth Imbrie in The Philadelphia Story. After working as an actress in summer stock, she returned to Providence and worked as a radio fashion commentator on a local station. She wrote the ad copy for a Providence …

Known For

The Philadelphia StoryThe Philadelphia Story · 1940
The Philadelphia Story
7.51940
MovieComedyRomance
When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself.
The WomenThe Women · 1939
The Women
7.21939
MovieComedyDrama
A happily married woman lets her catty friends talk her into divorce when her husband strays.
The UninvitedThe Uninvited · 1944
The Uninvited
6.91944
MovieMysteryHorror
A pair of siblings from London purchase a surprisingly affordable, lonely cliff-top house in Cornwall, only to discover that it actually carries a ghostly price—and soon they’re caught up in a bizarre romantic triangle from beyond the grave.
The Great GatsbyThe Great Gatsby · 1949
The Great Gatsby
5.41949
MovieDramaMystery
Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifetyle of his landlord, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.
Northwest PassageNorthwest Passage · 1940
Northwest Passage
6.61940
MovieAdventureHistory
Based on the Kenneth Roberts novel of the same name, this film tells the story of two friends who join Rogers' Rangers, as the legendary elite force engages the enemy during the French and Indian War. The film focuses on their famous raid at Fort St. Francis and their marches before and after the battle.
Another Thin ManAnother Thin Man · 1939
Another Thin Man
7.11939
MovieComedyMystery
Not even the joys of parenthood can stop married sleuths Nick and Nora Charles from investigating a murder on a Long Island estate.
Tender ComradeTender Comrade · 1944
Tender Comrade
5.71944
MovieDramaRomance
Jo Jones, a young defense plant worker whose husband is in the military during World War II, shares a house with three other women in the same situation.
Our WifeOur Wife · 1941
Our Wife
6.81941
MovieComedy
A musician's ex-wife wants him back after he finds love and success.

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