Virginia Patton
Acting
Biography
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).
Born: June 25, 1925
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Known For
It's a Wonderful Life
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.
Hollywood Canteen
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.
Old Acquaintance
Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.
Canyon Passage
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.
A Double Life
A Shakespearian actor starring as Othello opposite his wife finds the character's jealous rage taking over his mind off-stage.
Nobody Lives Forever
A con artist falls for the rich widow he's trying to fleece.
The Last Ride
A police lieutenant is determined to bust the gang of crooks selling defective automobile tires.
Thank Your Lucky Stars
An Eddie Cantor look-alike organizes an all-star show to help the war effort.
Black Eagle
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.
The Horn Blows at Midnight
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.
Filmography
as Millie Dale
as Ginny Long
as Actress in "Othello"
as Doris Green
as Ruth Dakin
as Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
as Liza Stone/Barlett (uncredited)
as Party Girl (uncredited)
as Junior Hostess (uncredited)
as Hazel Dale (uncredited)
as Carrie Lou
as Karen Ferris
as College Girl (uncredited)
as Girl in Ann Sheridan Number (uncredited)