Ann Rutherford

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Characters played by Ann Rutherford

Mary Thomas — Keeping Company (1940)

The second daughter, engaged to Ted Foster. After a misunderstanding regarding a secret gift to his ex-girlfriend, she returns to her parents. She independently attends a company picnic, defends Ted's reputation to the boss, and ultimately facilitates their reconciliation.

Polly Benedict — Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever (1939)

Andy's childhood sweetheart, a charming high school girl experiencing typical teenage romance.

Annie Hawks — Of Human Hearts (1938)

She is the beautiful young woman with whom Jason Wilkins falls in love. Her relationship with Jason belongs to the earlier part of his life, before his conflict with Ethan Wilkins and his later medical career. The synopsis identifies her as Jason's romantic interest but provides no further actions or outcome for her.

Gertrude Griswold — The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947)

Walter's airheaded fiancée who constantly undermines him. She attends dinner with her mother and suitor Tubby, and later shows up for their wedding ceremony, only to witness Walter's transformation and stand down.

Lydia Bennet — Pride and Prejudice (1940)

The youngest Bennet daughter. She impulsively runs away with the charming but deceitful Mr. Wickham without being married, causing a major family scandal. Her eventual return and marriage are secured by Mr. Darcy's secret financial intervention and pressure on Wickham.

Spirit of Christmas Past — A Christmas Carol (1938)

A youthful spirit that visits Scrooge at 1 a.m. to take him back to his childhood and early adulthood. It reveals his early loneliness, the love of his sister Fan, and his time working for the kind Fezziwig, highlighting lost innocence and past relationships.

Joan O'Brien — Waterfront Lady (1935)

Joan is Capt. O'Brien's daughter and becomes romantically involved with Ronny while he hides in Alex's home under the name Bill. Though she is initially disappointed when she learns he won money at a dice game, she realizes he was protecting her father. She and Ronny are ultimately free to pursue her dream of opening a restaurant.

Carol Lambert — Whistling in Brooklyn (1943)

Fiancée of radio host The Fox, central to the kidnapping plot and romantic subplot.

Dolores Moreno — Comin' 'Round the Mountain (1936)

A ranch owner facing foreclosure due to unpaid taxes. She attempts to save her land by selling cattle and breeding horses, collaborates with Gene to train mustangs, and ultimately marries Gene after the ranch is saved.

Anne Grayson — Badlands of Dakota (1941)

Anne is the woman Bob intends to marry, and Jim is sent to Saint Louis to escort her to Deadwood. During the journey she and Jim fall in love and marry at Fort Pierre. In Deadwood, she stands by Jim as he takes on the dangerous responsibility of serving as marshal.

Laurie Claymore — Washington Melodrama (1941)

Calvin's daughter, Laurie returns to Washington with her mother and renews her relationship with Hal Thorne, to whom she becomes engaged. Concerned by her father's predicament, she tries to investigate Whitney King by posing as a French coquette. She helps King evade suspicion temporarily, while her actions bring her into danger.

Connie Ward Abbot — Orchestra Wives (1942)

Connie is a young woman who impulsively marries Bill, a trumpet player in Gene Morrison's band. While accompanying the band on tour, she struggles with the other musicians' wives and is troubled by Bill's flirtation with Jaynie. After leaving Bill, she works with pianist Sinjin to reunite the orchestra and ultimately reconciles with her husband.

Career Overview

Ann Rutherford has 70 screen credits in a career dating back to 1934. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Andy Hardy Collection with 11 titles. Signature works include Gone with the Wind, This Time for Keeps, Two O'Clock Courage. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
70
Birth Date
1917-11-02
Birth Place
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q231704), public domain (CC0).