What is Ruth Tobey's latest movie?

Ruth Tobey's most recent film is "I Remember Mama" (1948).

Is Ruth Tobey a good actor?

Ruth Tobey has an average audience rating of 6.0/10 across 12 films on movieMx, with standout performances in I Remember Mama, Ziegfeld Girl, Calling Dr. Gillespie.

Ruth Tobey

Q: What is the best movie of Ruth Tobey?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Ruth Tobey is "I Remember Mama" with a rating of 7.1/10.

Q: How many movies has Ruth Tobey acted in?

Ruth Tobey has been featured in at least 12 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 11, 2026

12Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 30, 1929

Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

Ruth Tobey Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ruth Tobey reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ruth Tobey's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Ruth Tobey'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 I Remember Mama, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Ruth Tobey Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ruth Tobey's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

I Remember Mama: Norwegian immigrant Marta Hanson keeps a firm but loving hand on her household of four children, a devoted husband and a

I Remember Mama

1948•Family

★6.6

★6.6

Ziegfeld Girl: Discovery by Flo Ziegfeld changes a girl's life but not necessarily for the better, as three beautiful women find out wh

Ziegfeld Girl

1941•Drama

★6.5

Calling Dr. Gillespie (1942) movie poster

★6.5

Calling Dr. Gillespie: Dr. Kildare's friend Dr. Gillespie is called in to investigate when a young man suffering from mental problems disappear

Calling Dr. Gillespie

1942•Drama

★6.2

And One Was Beautiful (1940) movie poster

★6.2

And One Was Beautiful: A teenager falls hard for an irresponsible playboy.

And One Was Beautiful

1940•Romance

★6.1

Knute Rockne All American (1940) movie poster

★6.1

Knute Rockne All American: The story of legendary Notre Dame football player and coach Knute Rockne.

Knute Rockne All American

1940•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Ruth Tobey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1948	I Remember Mama	Girl (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1946	Janie Gets Married	Bernadine Dodd	Average	Similar →
1945	Delightfully Dangerous	Molly Bradley	Flop	Similar →
1944	Janie	Bernadine Dodd	Average	Similar →
1942	Calling Dr. Gillespie	Susan Prentiss	Hit	Similar →
1941	Ziegfeld Girl	Betty Regan (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1941	Baby Blues	Gladys Gubitosi	Average	Similar →
1940	Bitter Sweet	Market Keeper's Daughter (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1940	Knute Rockne All American	Isobel (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1940	Our Town	Rebecca Gibbs	Average	Similar →
1940	And One Was Beautiful	Zillah	Average	Similar →
1939	Four Wives	Mathilde (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →

Ruth Tobey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ruth Tobey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ruth Tobey is "I Remember Mama" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Ruth Tobey acted in?

Ruth Tobey has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ruth Tobey?

Other notable films include "Ziegfeld Girl", "Calling Dr. Gillespie", and "And One Was Beautiful".