Ruth Handforth

Biography

Ruth Handforth was a pioneering American actress who began her career in film during the silent era. Notable highlights include her roles as Augusta the Maid in "Waterloo Bridge" (1931) and appearances in films such as "The Ever Living Isles" (1915) and "Intolérance" (1916), directed by D.W. Griffith. Her extensive work spanned several decades, establishing her as a respected figure in early American cinema.