Virginia Patton

Virginia Patton

Born: June 25, 1925
Died: August 18, 2022
in Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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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The Lucky Stiff
Title: The Lucky Stiff
Character: Millie Dale
Released: May 26, 1949
Type: Movie
A lawyer spooks gangsters by faking a framed singer's electrocution.
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Black Eagle
Title: Black Eagle
Character: Ginny Long
Released: September 16, 1948
Type: Movie
Black Eagle is based on The Passing of Black Eagle, a short story by O. Henry. William Bishop stars as Jason Bond, who stays out of trouble by the simple expedient of avoiding other people. Unfortunately, the plot dictates that Bond must come into contact with several characters, all of whom end up fleecing our hero in one way or another. Even so, Jason manages to enjoy a brief romance with pretty Ginny Long (Virginia Patton) before returning to his life of carefree vagabondage. A very minor film, The Black Eagle makes the most of its excellent supporting cast, including Gordon Jones, Trevor Bardette, Will Wright and stuntman extraordinaire Richard Talmadge.
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A Double Life
Title: A Double Life
Character: Actress in "Othello"
Released: December 25, 1947
Type: Movie
A Shakespearian actor starring as Othello opposite his wife finds the character's jealous rage taking over his mind off-stage.
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The Burning Cross
Title: The Burning Cross
Character: Doris Green
Released: September 1, 1947
Type: Movie
Recently returned from WWII combat, unable to find a job, finding his sweetheart engaged to another man, and generally aware of the changes which have occurred in his hometown while he was away, a young man becomes easily talked into joining the Ku Klux Klan. Banned by the Virginia Board of Censors, and financed independently because no bank would loan money for it.
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It's a Wonderful Life
Title: It's a Wonderful Life
Character: Ruth Dakin
Released: December 20, 1946
Type: Movie
A holiday favourite for generations... George 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 loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.
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Nobody Lives Forever
Title: Nobody Lives Forever
Character: Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
Released: November 1, 1946
Type: Movie
A con artist falls for the rich widow he's trying to fleece.
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Canyon Passage
Title: Canyon Passage
Character: Liza Stone/Barlett (uncredited)
Released: July 17, 1946
Type: Movie
In 1850s Oregon, a businessman is torn between his love of two very different women and his loyalty to a compulsive gambler friend who goes over the line.
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The Horn Blows at Midnight
Title: The Horn Blows at Midnight
Character: Party Girl (uncredited)
Released: April 28, 1945
Type: Movie
A trumpet player in a radio orchestra falls asleep during a commercial and dreams he's Athanael, an angel deputized to blow the Last Trumpet at exactly midnight on Earth, thus marking the end of the world.
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Hollywood Canteen
Title: Hollywood Canteen
Character: Junior Hostess (uncredited)
Released: December 15, 1944
Type: Movie
Two soldiers on leave spend three nights at a club offering free of charge food, dancing, and entertainment for servicemen on their way overseas. Club founders Bette Davis and John Garfield give talks on the history of the place.
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The Last Ride
Title: The Last Ride
Character: Hazel Dale (uncredited)
Released: October 7, 1944
Type: Movie
A police lieutenant is determined to bust the gang of crooks selling defective automobile tires.
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Janie
Title: Janie
Character: Carrie Lou
Released: September 2, 1944
Type: Movie
Teenage Janie falls in love with a private from an Army base opposed by her editor father.
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Roaring Guns
Title: Roaring Guns
Character: Karen Ferris
Released: February 19, 1944
Type: Movie
Farmers take up arms against miners whose high water pressure mining operations are destroying their farms with mud and water runoff.
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Old Acquaintance
Title: Old Acquaintance
Character: College Girl (uncredited)
Released: November 27, 1943
Type: Movie
Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.
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Thank Your Lucky Stars
Title: Thank Your Lucky Stars
Character: Girl in Ann Sheridan Number (uncredited)
Released: September 25, 1943
Type: Movie
An Eddie Cantor look-alike organizes an all-star show to help the war effort.