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Dear Ruth

A World War II veteran returns home from battle to marry his pen pal, but his plans are derailed when a shocking secret is revealed: he was actually writing to his fiancée's younger sister.

In the Wilkins family, a typical day unfolds with Ruth, a beautiful and reserved woman, her father, a stern judge, and Miriam, a passionate teenage activist. However, their ordinary routine takes an unexpected turn when Ruth's soldier pen pal, Bill Seacroft, arrives for a 2-day leave. Unbeknownst to Ruth, Miriam has been using her sister's name and picture to boost wartime morale. As Ruth is already engaged to her proper suitor Albert, she reluctantly agrees to humor Bill for the weekend. Can Miriam's elaborate scheme maintain its delicate balance without collapsing under the pressure?

Info about Dear Ruth

Studio(s): Paramount Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Jun 10, 1947

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Romance