Review of Dear Ruth

I loved this movie which brought humor into the "doom and gloom" atmosphere of the World War II era, and I wish it were shown on TCM more often and made available on DVD. I once suggested the theatrical version to the director of the local high school drama department because I knew the World War II generation and history buffs would appreciate the background of the play. However, the drama department director failed to see the significance of the work. Sadly, most of the World War II generation who would have identified with the work have passed away.

The witty dialogue keeps the play/film moving, and the real clincher is the very last line of the dialogue. Truly the play and the movie are of historical significance and should be designated as classics.