
The Story of Ruth
Release Date:
Jun 17, 1960
Runtime:
2h 12m
Genres:
Drama, History
Description
Ruth is one of two Moabite women who marry the sons of Elimelech and Naomi. When Elimelech and sons Mahlon and Chillion die, leaving Naomi a widow with two widowed daughters-in-law, Naomi decides to return to Israel. One daughter-in-law, Orpah, bids her goodbye. Daughter-in-law Ruth however says she will not desert her.
Director:
Henry Koster
Writer:
Norman Corwin
Stars:
Elana Eden, Stuart Whitman, Tom Tryon
Production:
20th Century Fox