Ruth (1948)
Inspired by the scriptural tale. Moabitess priestess Ruth is drawn both to a Judean man and to his talk of a forgiving God. After tragedy strikes, she begins a new life in Bethlehem.
- Date of release
- 1948-11-04
- TMDB
- 6.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 37m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Donald Taylor
Casting
- Rita Birkett — Ruth
- Elspeth March — Naomi
- Arthur Lawrence — Kinsman
- Peter Williams — Boaz
- Richard Carr — Overseer
- Evelyn Moore — Old Woman
- Jillian Palmer — Orpah
- Raymond Jaquarello — Traveller
Interesting facts
Ruth is a British biblical short film produced by Ward Richards and directed by Donald Taylor. It was screened at the 1952 Olinda Film Festival.
Production
Ruth is the second of two 30-minute biblical shorts made for J. Arthur Rank. Rita Birkett, the actress cast in the role of Ruth, was discovered at the Warrington Repertory Company. Elspeth March had starred in two successful West End stage productions before she was cast in the film.
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