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Ruth Elder(1902-1977)

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Ruth Elder
Ruth Elder was born on 8 September 1902 in Anniston, Alabama, USA. She was an actress, known for Moran of the Marines (1928), The Winged Horseman (1929) and Fashion News (1930). She was married to Ralph P. King, G. K. Thackery, A. Arnold Gillespie, Walter Camp Jr., Lyle Womack and C. E. Moody. She died on 9 October 1977 in San Francisco, California, USA.
BornSeptember 8, 1902
DiedOctober 9, 1977(75)
BornSeptember 8, 1902
DiedOctober 9, 1977(75)
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Known for

Richard Dix and Roscoe Karns in Moran of the Marines (1928)
Moran of the Marines
4.3
  • Vivian Marshall
  • 1928
Ruth Elder and Hoot Gibson in The Winged Horseman (1929)
The Winged Horseman
  • Joby Hobson
  • 1929
Fashion News (1930)
Fashion News
5.1
Short
  • Self (1929)
  • 1930
Groucho Marx in You Bet Your Life (1950)
You Bet Your Life
8.5
TV Series
  • Self

Credits

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Actress

  • Ruth Elder and Hoot Gibson in The Winged Horseman (1929)
    The Winged Horseman
    • Joby Hobson
    • 1929
  • Richard Dix and Roscoe Karns in Moran of the Marines (1928)
    Moran of the Marines
    4.3
    • Vivian Marshall
    • 1928

Personal details

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    • Ruth Elder at Find-a-Grave
  • Born
    • September 8, 1902
    • Anniston, Alabama, USA
  • Died
    • October 9, 1977
    • San Francisco, California, USA
  • Spouses
      Ralph P. King1956 - October 9, 1977 (her death)
  • Publicity listings
    • 7 Articles

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    Some sources list birthdate as 1904 or 1905

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