Ruth Jean MacTammany (1892 – 1977), also known as Jeanne Iver and Ruth Rishel, was an actress, singer, and screenwriter from the United States. She had film roles and a film company was named for her.
She was in the 1919 theatrical production The Lady in Red (Broadway show).Munsey's Magazine August 1919 (includes photo) She was performing in Europe when World War I broke out. She was arrested as a spy but was released and served as an ambulance driver.
Early life She was born in Akron, Ohio.
Wartime, marriage, and lawsuit Her wartime experiences were related in newspapers. She married twice.
In a lawsuit she testified that she performed at the Tangier Club, owned by her husband and his family, and that it was a reputable club.
Filmography Alma, Where Do You Live? (1917), she wrote the screen adaptation for the film from the play One Day (1917 film) The Girl From Rectors (1917) Where Do You Live? (1917)
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