Ruth Robinson
ActingRuth Robinson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ruth Robinson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ruth Robinson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Ruth Robinson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains You Can't Take It with You, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ruth Robinson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ruth Robinson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ruth Robinson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Seven Brides for Seven Brothers | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Secret Fury | Mrs. Updyke (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Trapped | Mrs. Flaherty (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Impact | Apartment Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Three Musketeers | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Trilby | Mrs Bagot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Stepchild | Miss Brighton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | That Brennan Girl | Woman Deputy (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Spider Woman Strikes Back | Mrs. Wentley (scenes deleted or never filmed) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Kid Sister | Mrs. Hollingsworth | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Moon Is Down | Villager (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | In Old California | Mrs. Higgins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Remember the Day | Mrs. Petit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Corsican Brothers | Angela | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | One Foot in Heaven | Lydia's Maid (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Down Mexico Way | Mercedes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Whistling in the Dark | Mrs. Robinson | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Across the Sierras | Lu Woodworth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Gallant Sons | Mrs. Newbold (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Knute Rockne All American | Molly - Gipp's Mother (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Brigham Young | Discouraged Mormon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dr. Kildare Goes Home | Mother of Baby (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Five Little Peppers in Trouble | Miss Simpson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Earthbound | Blanche - Ellen's Maid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Covered Wagon Days | Mama Rinaldo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | In Old Missouri | Farmer's Wife | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Four Wives | Nurse in the Nursery (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Kansas Terrors | Juanita | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Arizona Kid | Townswoman | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Our Leading Citizen | Mrs. Hanna | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite | Head Matron (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Hell's Kitchen | Margaret Chandler (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Weather Wizards | Mrs. Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Story of Alexander Graham Bell | Nurse | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Everybody's Baby | Nurse (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | You Can't Take It with You | Neighbor (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse | Updyke's Guest (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Lone Wolf in Paris | The Queen of Arvonne | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Miracle Money | Mrs. Saunders (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Midnight Intruder | Mrs. Winslow (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Borrowing Trouble | Townswoman | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Roll Along, Cowboy | Edwina Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | On Such a Night | Matron nurse (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wings Over Honolulu | Mrs. MacEwen's Friend | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Outcast | Mrs. Scutter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | China Clipper | Mother Brunn | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Case of the Velvet Claws | Mrs. Veite | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Sins of Man | Freida Freyman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Walking Dead | Mrs. Shaw | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Story of Louis Pasteur | Mrs. Meister | Hit | Similar → |
Ruth Robinson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ruth Robinson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ruth Robinson is "You Can't Take It with You" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Ruth Robinson acted in?
Ruth Robinson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ruth Robinson?
Other notable films include "The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse", "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers", and "Gallant Sons".