Ruth Lee
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ruth Lee (September 14, 1895 - August 3, 1975) was an American film and stage actress. In film she played primarily uncredited parts. As a stage actress she acted in stock theater with the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. Lee died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California. She was married to the actor Grandon Rhodes.
Ruth Lee Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ruth Lee reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ruth Lee's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 76% of Ruth Lee's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Mama Loves Papa, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ruth Lee Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ruth Lee's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ruth Lee has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus | Wife - Circus Spectator | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Wild Is the Wind | Party Guest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | High Society | Ruth (Jazz Festival Organizer) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Long, Long Trailer | Mrs. Tewitt (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Crime Wave | Third Police Broadcaster (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | As You Were | Wife | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | When I Grow Up | Bully's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Company She Keeps | Matron (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Your Witness | Miss Hubert | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Whirlpool | Miss Hall (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | It Happens Every Spring | Miss Collins - Prof. Greenleaf's Secretary (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Cover Up | Mrs. Abbey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Henry, the Rainmaker | Schoolteacher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Judge Steps Out | Welfare Worker (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Monsieur Verdoux | Gossipy Woman Hanging Clothes (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Magnificent Rogue | Lita Andrews | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Sister Kenny | Mother (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Dark Horse | Mrs. Aldrich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Stranger | Undetermined Role (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Ding Dong Williams | Laura Cooper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Partners in Time | Miss Martha Thurston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Idea Girl | Abigail Hawthorne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Swingin' on a Rainbow | Landlady (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Divorce | Liz Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Anchors Aweigh | Kindergarten Teacher (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Mama Loves Papa | Mabel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | On Stage Everybody | Barbara (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Naughty Nineties | Townswoman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Corpus Christi Bandits | Mom Christie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Keep Your Powder Dry | Classroom Instructor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hi, Beautiful | Mother (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Town Went Wild | Lucille Conway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Goin' to Town | Mrs. Wenworth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Tucson Raiders | Hannah Rogers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Main Street Today | Helen (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | My Tomato | Mrs. Doakes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hers to Hold | Miss Crawford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Silver Skates | Mrs. Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Shadow of a Doubt | Mrs. MacCurdy (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Get Hep to Love | Woman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Not a Ladies' Man | Jennie Purcell | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Witness | Mrs. Doakes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | How to Take a Vacation | Wife | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Forgotten Man | Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Trouble with Husbands | Mrs. Doakes | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Sued for Libel | Radio Actress (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | How to Eat | Mrs. Joe Doakes | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Home Early | Mrs. Doakes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Dark Magic | Wife | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Middleton Family at the New York World's Fair | Mother | Hit | Similar → |
Ruth Lee - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ruth Lee?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ruth Lee is "Mama Loves Papa" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ruth Lee acted in?
Ruth Lee has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ruth Lee?
Other notable films include "Home Early", "Hi, Beautiful", and "Corpus Christi Bandits".