Ruthe Brady's life began in the vibrant city of Brooklyn, New York, where she would eventually embark on a journey that would take her to the bright lights of the entertainment world. It was during this time that she gained recognition, accompanying a candidate to Atlantic City for a prestigious bathing beauty pageant. This fortuitous encounter led to her signing a contract for a singing and dancing role in the esteemed floor show of the iconic Copacabana Club in New York City.
As her star began to rise, Brady made her way to the Great White Way, gracing the stages of Broadway with her talents in productions such as "The Boys from Syracuse" and "By Jupiter". Her impressive performances soon caught the attention of the film industry, and she was subsequently offered an MGM motion picture contract, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her illustrious career.