Ruth MacTammany

Ruth Jean MacTammany (1892 – 1977), also known as Jeanne Iver and Ruth Rishel, was an actress, singer, and screenwriter from the United States.[1][2] She had film roles and a film company was named for her.[3]

In Alma, Where Do You Live

She was in the 1919 theatrical production The Lady in Red (Broadway show).[4][5][6][7][8] She was performing in Europe when World War I broke out. She was arrested as a spy but was released and served as an ambulance driver.[6]

Early life

She was born in Akron, Ohio.[6]

Wartime, marriage, and lawsuit

Her wartime experiences were related in newspapers.[1] She married twice.[1]

In a lawsuit she testified that she performed at the Tangier Club, owned by her husband and his family, and that it was a reputable club.[9]

Filmography

  • Alma, Where Do You Live? (1917), she wrote the screen adaptation for the film from the play
  • One Day (1917 film)
  • The Girl From Rectors (1917)
  • Where Do You Live? (1917)[1]

References

  1. "Jeanne Iver: Elinor Glyn's "Find" from Akron, Ohio | Curtains". January 9, 2014.
  2. "Motography". November 24, 1917 via Google Books.
  3. "Motography". November 24, 1916 via Google Books.
  4. "Ruth MacTammany – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com.
  5. Munsey's Magazine August 1919 (includes photo)
  6. "The Green Book Magazine". Story-Press association. November 24, 1919 via Google Books.
  7. Thorold, W. J.; Hornblow (Jr.), Arthur; Maxwell, Perriton; Beach, Stewart (November 24, 1919). "Theatre Magazine". Theatre Magazine Company via Google Books.
  8. ""The Lady in Red", 1919. Unflattering comments in the NY Times". May 13, 1919. p. 18 via newspapers.com.
  9. "Supreme Court" via Google Books.
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