Ruth Gillette was an American actress who is best known for her performances in Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, The Gentleman from Louisiana, and In Old Chicago. Born on August 16, 1906, in Chicago, Illinois, she became a prominent figure in musical comedy on Broadway starting in 1925. She passed away on May 13, 1994, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Ruth Gillette had a rich career on stage and screen, beginning her journey on Broadway. She primarily performed in musical comedies and left a lasting impact on her audiences. Throughout the 1940s, she transitioned into supporting roles in films, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Death and Legacy
Ruth Gillette died from cancer on May 13, 1994, in Los Angeles. Her contributions to theatre and film have been remembered fondly by fans and colleagues alike. She is particularly celebrated for her role as Lillian Russell in The Great Ziegfeld, which highlights her talent and legacy in the entertainment world.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Gold | 1934-06-08 | Dixie Belle |
| Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm | 1938-03-18 | Melba |
| Saratoga | 1937-07-23 | Mrs. Hurley |
| The Devil to Pay | 1960-11-09 | Minnie |
| Woman in the Dark | 1934-11-08 | Lil Logan |
| Life Begins at Forty | 1935-03-22 | Mrs. Cotton |
| Convention Girl | 1935-10-30 | Helen Shalton, Singer-Call Girl |
| Slander House | 1938-10-04 | Mme. Renault |
| Josette | 1938-06-03 | Belle |
| The Gentleman from Louisiana | 1936-08-14 | Lillian Russell |
| Stage Mother | 1933-09-29 | Blonde |
| Made for Each Other | 1939-02-10 | Tipsy Blonde at New Year’s Eve Party (uncredited) |
| The Return of the Cisco Kid | 1939-04-28 | Flora (blonde with Gordito) |
| This Is My Affair | 1937-05-28 | Blonde |
| Frontier Marshal | 1934-01-19 | Queenie LaVerne |
| Wife, Doctor and Nurse | 1937-09-17 | Ex-Follies Girl |
| Keg o’ My Heart | 1933-11-11 | Leading Lady (uncredited) |
| So You Won’t T-T-T-Talk | 1934-11-01 | Betty Whipple |
| In a Lonely Place | 1950-05-17 | Martha (uncredited) |
| In Old Chicago | 1938-04-15 | Miss Lou |
| The Chaser | 1938-07-29 | Mrs. Olson |
| Coney Island | 1943-06-18 | Saloon Patron |
| Going Ape! | 1981-04-10 | Marianne |
| Off to the Races | 1937-02-05 | Rosabelle |
| The Monster and the Girl | 1941-02-28 | Wedding Witness (uncredited) |
| Pride of the Navy | 1939-01-23 | Undetermined Role (uncredited) |
| Madame’s Place | 1982-09-20 | Mrs. Stewart, III |