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Ruth Donnelly (May 17, 1896 – November 17, 1982) was an American film and stage actress. Early years and family. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Donnelly was the daughter of Harry Augustus and Bessie B. Donnelly. [1] Her uncle Frederick W. Donnelly was the longtime mayor of Trenton, New Jersey. [2] [3]
Ruth Donnelly (1896-1982) was a feisty, ebullient character comedienne who appeared in many Hollywood films and Broadway plays. She was known for her roles in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, Where the Sidewalk Ends and more.
Ruth Donnelly. Actress: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Feisty, ebullient character comedienne who, for three decades, enlivened Hollywood films with her drollery and quick-fire repartee.
Nov 19, 1982 · Ruth Donnelly, one of Hollywood's most durable and well-loved character comediennes, known for rapid-fire wisecracks offset by a droll expression, died Wednesday at Roosevelt...
May 16, 2021 · Here are 10 things you should know about Ruth Donnelly, born on May 17, 1896. She's one of our favorite character actresses of the 1930s and '40s.
Ruth Donnelly – The Wise Old Broad. A stage actress since she was 17, Ruth Donnelly transitioned to Hollywood in full by the early 1930s. Since this put her age as her late 30s, that was the perfect age to cast her as many young starlet’s cynical mother.
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.
