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