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Dear Ruth

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Lt. William Seacroft (William Holden), on leave from the Italian front, arrives at the New York home of Ruth Wilkins (Joan Caulfield), with whom he has been corresponding. Unknown to both Ruth and Bill, Ruth's younger sister, Miriam (Mona Freeman), has been writing the letters and signing Ruth's name as part of a program to keep up soldiers' morale. Although Ruth has just gotten engaged to a coworker, she agrees to see Bill and pretend she wrote the letters -- which has unexpected results.

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James Agee TIME Magazine Even tardily, as it comes to the screen, it is still reasonably entertaining. Mar 2, 2018 Full Review Jack Moffitt Esquire Magazine The hit play becomes a mediocre picture. You can't blame the script. Arthur Sheekman's screenplay retains almost all of Krasna's good dialogue. Oct 7, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member The best comedy movie ever made! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Cute postwar film, with a wonderful performance from William Holden, Billy DeWolfe and Edward Arnold provide superb support. The basic plot is a young girl has been writing to a soldier for quite some time, but she uses her older sisters name. Then he comes to town for a visit. Funny premise, great screenplay. Very enjoyable. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member I think I must have watched this a hundred times, until I knew every sigh and every word! Wish I could buy it on DVD... not just wait for the re-runs! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member It's sad how forgotton this movie has become. Creative story, and a cast that had excellent chemistry make this romantic comedy a must-see. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member A cute and unique romantic comedy set during WWII in which a trouble-making girl gets her older sister involved with a officer who has been away at war. I don't want to give anything away, so go watch it. Billy De Wolfe and Edward Arnold are great comedic side characters. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Lt. William Seacroft (William Holden), on leave from the Italian front, arrives at the New York home of Ruth Wilkins (Joan Caulfield), with whom he has been corresponding. Unknown to both Ruth and Bill, Ruth's younger sister, Miriam (Mona Freeman), has been writing the letters and signing Ruth's name as part of a program to keep up soldiers' morale. Although Ruth has just gotten engaged to a coworker, she agrees to see Bill and pretend she wrote the letters -- which has unexpected results.
Director
William D. Russell
Production Co
Paramount
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 35m