Ruth Cherrington

Ruth Cherrington

Deceased · Born: Jul 28, 1878 · Died: Jun 4, 1971

Personal Details

BornJul 28, 1878 Ironton, Ohio, USA

Biography

Ruth Cherrington, a talented actress who previously went by the name Bertha M. Ebert Miller, embarked on her cinematic journey at M-G-M Studios in New Jersey, before eventually concluding her career in Los Angeles, California, where she predominantly took on character actress and bit part roles until 1947.

Interestingly, her family has suggested that she may have played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Christian Science religion. Moreover, Ruth spent an impressive thirty years as a member of Central Casting, a testament to her dedication and longevity in the industry.

In her personal life, Ruth's son, William "Bill" Miller, made the selfless decision to adopt three children with disabilities in the mid-1940s, a testament to his compassion and commitment to his family.

Career

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1947
The Sea of Grass
The Sea of Grass as Townswoman (uncredited)
{"id":70070,"title":"Two Sisters from Boston","year":"1946","character":"Opera Singer (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/two-sisters-from-boston","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70070.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70070.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
Two Sisters from Boston
Two Sisters from Boston as Opera Singer (uncredited)
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Dragonwyck
Dragonwyck as Dowager (uncredited)
{"id":32191,"title":"The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry","year":"1945","character":"Matron","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-strange-affair-of-uncle-harry","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32191.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32191.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
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1944
{"id":82982,"title":"Margin for Error","year":"1943","character":"Dowager","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/margin-for-error","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82982.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82982.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
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Madame Curie
Madame Curie as Swedish Queen (uncredited)
{"id":14102,"title":"The More the Merrier","year":"1943","character":"Night Club Guest (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-more-the-merrier","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14102.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14102.jpg"},"released":1}
The More the Merrier
The More the Merrier as Night Club Guest (uncredited)
{"id":102221,"title":"Woman of the Year","year":"1942","character":"Foreigner (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/woman-of-the-year","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_102221.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_102221.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year as Foreigner (uncredited)
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Obliging Young Lady
Obliging Young Lady as Dowager (uncredited)
{"id":71265,"title":"Rio Rita","year":"1942","character":"Club Woman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rio-rita","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71265.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71265.jpg"},"released":1}
Rio Rita
Rio Rita as Club Woman (uncredited)
{"id":72220,"title":"You Can't Cheat an Honest Man","year":"1939","character":"Party Guest (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/you-cant-cheat-an-honest-man-1939","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72220.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72220.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man as Party Guest (uncredited)
{"id":72898,"title":"The Awful Truth","year":"1937","character":"(uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-awful-truth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72898.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72898.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
The Awful Truth
The Awful Truth as (uncredited)
{"id":73844,"title":"Murder by Television","year":"1935","character":"Party Guest (Uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/murder-by-television","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73844.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73844.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
Murder by Television
Murder by Television as Party Guest (Uncredited)
{"id":73785,"title":"She Married Her Boss","year":"1935","character":"Old Maid Saleswoman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/she-married-her-boss","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73785.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73785.jpg"},"released":1}
She Married Her Boss
She Married Her Boss as Old Maid Saleswoman
{"id":32646,"title":"Anna Karenina","year":"1935","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/anna-karenina-1935","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32646.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32646.jpg"},"released":1}
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A Night at the Opera
A Night at the Opera as Opera Spectator (uncredited)
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1929
Weary River
Weary River as Actress Backstage Who Locks Door (uncredited)