“The Story of Ruth” is a movie that came out in 1960 and is about Ruth who is a Moabitess priestess but falls for a Judean man and his idea of a forgiving God. Elana Eden, Stuart Whitman, and Tom Tryon are stars in the film. This document tells more about the movie, where it has been filmed, and intriguing behind-the-scene details.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “The Story of Ruth” took place at different locations. Ruby, Arizona, USA was one of the places it was shot. Others included:
The shooting started on Nov 23, 1959.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Elana Eden | Ruth |
| Stuart Whitman | Boaz |
| Tom Tryon | Mahlon |
| Peggy Wood | Naomi |
| Viveca Lindfors | Eleilat |
| Jeff Morrow | Tob |
| Thayer David | Hedak |
| Les Tremayne | Elimelech |
| Eduard Franz | Jehoam |
| Leo Fuchs | Sochin |
| Lili Valenty | Kera |
| John Gabriel | Chilion |
| Ziva Rodann | Orpah |
| Basil Ruysdael | Shammah |
| John Banner | King of Moab |
| Adelina Pedroza | Iduma |
| Daphne Einhorn | Tebah |
| Sara Taft | Eska |
| Jean Inness | Hagah |
| Berry Kroeger | Huphim |
| Jon Silo | Tacher |
| Don Diamond | Yomar |
| Abdullah Abbas | Citizen (uncredited) |
| Robert Adler | Cart Driver (uncredited) |
| Ben Astar | Official (uncredited) |
| Eumenio Blanco | Citizen (uncredited) |
| Victor Buono | Guard (uncredited) |
| Charles Cirillo | Court Member (uncredited) |
| Peter Coe | Ulim (uncredited) |
| Stasa Damascus | Rectress (uncredited) |
| Nancy Deale | Bila (uncredited) |
| Michael Ferris | Judean Man (uncredited) |
| Amy Fields | Judean Woman (uncredited) |
| Duke Fishman | Slave (uncredited) |
| Milton Frome | Official (uncredited) |
| Kelton Garwood | Kemuel (uncredited) |
| Peter Graham | Reaper (uncredited) |
| Leonard Graves | Reaper (uncredited) |
| Maria Haro | Citizen (uncredited) |
| Charles Horvath | Cart Driver (uncredited) |
| Irene James | Judean Woman (uncredited) |
| Anthony Jochim | Ben Nadab (uncredited) |
| I. Stanford Jolley | Reaper (uncredited) |
| Chrystine Jordan | Ruth – Age 5 (uncredited) |
| Kay Koury | Citizen (uncredited) |
| David Leonard | Servant (uncredited) |
| Jeno Mate | Davon (uncredited) |
| Ralph Moody | Cleshed (uncredited) |
| Mike Morelli | Citizen (uncredited) |
| Charles Morton | Elder (uncredited) |
| George Nardelli | Elder (uncredited) |
| Yvonne Peattie | Judean Woman (uncredited) |
| Inez Pedroza | Rectress (uncredited) |
| Maida Severn | Judean Woman (uncredited) |
| Stephen Soldi | Elder (uncredited) |
| Gretchen Thomas | Judean Woman (uncredited) |
| Tony Urchel | Slave (uncredited) |
| Bruno VeSota | Official (uncredited) |
| Frank Vespia | Reaper (uncredited) |
| Charles Wagenheim | Ruth’s Father (uncredited) |
| Doris Wiss | Rectress (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The Story of Ruth(1960) debuted on 17 Jun 1960 in the United States.
- The movie, lasting for 2 h 12 min, was categorized under Drama and History.
- It was directed by Henry Koster and written by Norman Corwin.
- It’s interesting that the movie stars both Elana Eden and Stuart Whitman, along with Tom Tryon.
- The plot revolves around Moabite priestess Ruth who is intrigued by a Judean man and his faith in a forgiving God. Ruth changes her life post a tragic event and creates a new life in Bethlehem.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Ruby, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 31.4612044
- Longitude: -111.2375949
- Place ID: ChIJiemvPOAa1IYRS2rpoNwioD8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ruby, AZ 85621, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: 20th Century Fox Studios – 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0523198
- Longitude: -118.4126303
- Place ID: ChIJH603kOu7woARdE_wbCISU88
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10201 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Mojave Desert, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 34.0489281
- Longitude: -111.0937311
- Place ID: ChIJaxhMy-sIK4cRcc3Bf7EnOUI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Arizona, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Tinajas Altas Mountains, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2833333
- Longitude: -114.05
- Place ID: ChIJSZtqOaj81YARZx7Lh2UrkII
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tinajas Altas Mountains, Arizona, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
