Ruth Otis — A Bolt of Lightning Character Profile

About Ruth Otis

Otis's wife who fears for her family's safety and reputation after he challenges the writs. She scolds Sam Adams for ruining Otis's career and initially shares her daughters' shame regarding his defiance.

Character Facts

Played by

Rita Grapel

Appears in

A Bolt of Lightning (1951)

Role

Supporting

More characters from A Bolt of Lightning

• James Otis (Charlton Heston)
• Mercy Warren (Anne Seymour)
• John Emroy (Frank Overton)
• Governor Bernard (Romney Brent)
• William Wooley (Harry Cooke)
• Mary Otis (Celia Johnson)
• Sam Adams (Harry Townes)
• Mr. Robinson (George Ives)
• Peter (Justice Watson)
• Emma Emroy (Rita Morley)
• Prescott (Lloyd Bochner)
• Mr. Huntington (Jon Lormer)