Ruth Warrick

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Characters played by Ruth Warrick

Emily Norton Kane — Citizen Kane (1941)

Kane’s first wife and the niece of the President of the United States. Her marriage to Kane deteriorates despite their having a son, and Kane’s affair with Susan Alexander Kane becomes public when Jim W. Gettys forces Susan to reveal it to Emily. The scandal destroys Kane’s political ambitions.

Susan Moore — Driftwood (1947)

Susan is a local woman living with Mathilda and a friend of Dr. Steve Webster. She has continued waiting for Steve to propose, despite Mathilda's objections. After helping with the town's vaccination effort, she agrees to marry Steve, becoming part of the family he plans to form with Jenny.

Sally — Song of the South (1946)

Johnny's mother who initially enforces strict rules, banning the puppy and limiting Uncle Remus's storytelling. She grows frustrated by Johnny's mischief but ultimately facilitates reconciliation when he is critically injured, showing her underlying care for her family.

Countess Isabelle Gravini — The Corsican Brothers (1942)

The daughter of Count Gravini, Isabelle is pursued by Baron Colonna, who plans to marry her. Mario warns her of Colonna's intentions and his role in her father's death, and she flees with Mario to the bandit camp, where they fall in love. Lucien also confesses his love for her, creating conflict between the twins. She is later captured after setting out for Paris.

Mrs. Stephanie Graham — Journey into Fear (1943)

Graham's wife, who travels separately under Colonel Haki's protection while Graham is sent secretly toward Batumi. She waits for him at a hotel, where she is deceived by an impostor claiming to be Graham's coworker and is later drawn downstairs while Graham is placed in danger.

Ruth Treadwell — The Great Dan Patch (1949)

A schoolteacher who marries David Palmer, Ruth is disappointed when their plans change and later becomes dissatisfied with his devotion to horses. She urges him to return to his chemistry work to protect her lifestyle, then demands a divorce when he chooses the farm and breeding instead.

Hannah Cord — Peyton Place: The Next Generation (1985)

Loyal Peyton mansion housekeeper who clashes with Betty over household control.

Alice Garrow — How to Steal the World (1968)

Scientist kidnapped alongside other experts for the Himalayan project.

Lucille O'Mara — Daisy Kenyon (1947)

Lucille is Dan O'Mara's wife and the mother of their two daughters. Her marriage is strained by constant arguments about Dan's work, the children, and his infidelity. Finally seeking a divorce, she uses custody of the daughters as leverage, causing Dan's former relationship with Daisy to become central to the proceedings.

Career Overview

Ruth Warrick has 39 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Peyton Place Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Citizen Kane, Driftwood, Make Believe Ballroom. 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
39
Birth Date
1916-06-29
Birth Place
Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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