Actor
Virginia Patton
Born June 25, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio, USADied August 18, 202214 films
Virginia Ann Marie Patton Moss (June 25, 1925 – August 18, 2022) was an American actress. After appearing in several films in the early 1940s, she was cast in her most well-known role as Ruth Dakin Bailey in Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (1946). In 1949, Patton retired from acting, with her final film credit being The Lucky Stiff (1949).
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First watchIt's a Wonderful Life19468.3as Ruth DakinGeorge Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and…View filmEssential films
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14 films as actor- 1949The Lucky StiffMillie Dale
- 1948Black EagleGinny Long
- 1947A Double LifeActress in "Othello"
- 1947The Burning CrossDoris Green
- 1946It's a Wonderful LifeRuth Dakin
- 1946Nobody Lives ForeverSwitchboard Operator (uncredited)
- 1946Canyon PassageLiza Stone/Barlett (uncredited)
- 1945The Horn Blows at MidnightParty Girl (uncredited)
- 1944Hollywood CanteenJunior Hostess (uncredited)
- 1944The Last RideHazel Dale (uncredited)
- 1944JanieCarrie Lou
- 1944Roaring GunsKaren Ferris
- 1943Old AcquaintanceCollege Girl (uncredited)
- 1943Thank Your Lucky StarsGirl in Ann Sheridan Number (uncredited)