Along Came Ruth
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Along Came Ruth is a 1924
film starring Viola Dana
. The film was directed by Edward F. Cline
and written by Winifred Dunn, based upon a Holman Francis Day play. Ms. Viola Dana was one of the top stars of the newly-amalgamated MGM, a lively comedienne who enjoyed a long career that faded with the emergence of the talkies .
1924 in film
-Events:* Entertainment entrepreneur Marcus Loew gained control of Metro Pictures, Goldwyn Pictures Corporation and Louis B. Mayer Pictures to create Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer...
film starring Viola Dana
Viola Dana
Viola Dana was an American film actress who was successful during the era of silent movies.- Career :Born Virginia Flugrath, Dana was a child star, appearing on the stage at the age of three. She read Shakespeare and particularly identified with the teenage Juliet. She enjoyed a long run at the...
. The film was directed by Edward F. Cline
Edward F. Cline
Edward Francis Cline was a screenwriter, actor, writer and director. He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin and died in Hollywood.-Career:...
and written by Winifred Dunn, based upon a Holman Francis Day play. Ms. Viola Dana was one of the top stars of the newly-amalgamated MGM, a lively comedienne who enjoyed a long career that faded with the emergence of the talkies .
Plot
Ruth (Viola Dana) is a small-town live-wire who takes over a furniture shop and its owner's nephew.Cast
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