The Story of Ruth

Directed by Henry Koster

Written by Norman Corwin

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.

Cast

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

Lily Valenty

Kera

John Gabriel

Chilion