Ruth Donnelly

Born: 1896-05-17

Birthplace: North Trenton - New Jersey - USA

Biography

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Ruth Donnelly (May 17, 1896 – November 17, 1982) was an American stage and film actress. Her father was the mayor of Trenton, New Jersey.

She began her stage career at the age of 17 in 1913, in The Quaker Girl. Her Broadway debut brought her to the attention of George M. Cohan, who proceeded to cast her in numerous comic-relief roles in such musicals as Going Up (1917). Though she made her first film appearance in 1913, her Hollywood career began in earnest in 1931 and lasted until 1957. In her films she often played the wife of Guy Kibbee (Footlight Parade, Wonder Bar, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington). Among her roles was the part of Sister Michael in The Bells of St. Mary's, starring Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman.

Known For

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Ladies They Talk About
A Lawless Street
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Footlight Parade
The Bells of St. Mary's
Where the Sidewalk Ends
The Snake Pit
The Spoilers
This Is the Army

Top Movie Credits

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Emma Hopper
Ladies They Talk About Noonan
A Lawless Street Molly Higgins
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town Mabel Dawson
Footlight Parade Mrs. Gould
The Bells of St. Mary's Sister Michael
Where the Sidewalk Ends Martha
The Snake Pit Ruth
The Spoilers Duchess
This Is the Army Mrs. O'Brien