Ruth MacTammany

In Alma, Where Do You Live

Ruth Jean MacTammany (1892 – 1977), also known as Jeanne Iver and Ruth Rishel, was an actress, singer, and screenwriter from the United States.^[1][2] She had film roles and a film company was named for her.^[3]

She was in the 1919 theatrical production The Lady in Red (Broadway show).^{[4][5][6][7][8]} 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.^[6]

Early life

She was born in Akron, Ohio.^[6]

Wartime, marriage, and lawsuit

Her wartime experiences were related in newspapers.^[1] She married twice.^[1]

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.^[9]

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)^[1]

References

1. "Jeanne Iver: Elinor Glyn's "Find" from Akron, Ohio | Curtains". January 9, 2014.
2. "Motography". November 24, 1917 – via Google Books.
3. "Motography". November 24, 1916 – via Google Books.
4. "Ruth MacTammany – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com.
5. Munsey's Magazine August 1919 (includes photo)
6. "The Green Book Magazine". Story-Press association. November 24, 1919 – via Google Books.
7. Thorold, W. J.; Hornblow (Jr.), Arthur; Maxwell, Perriton; Beach, Stewart (November 24, 1919). "Theatre Magazine". Theatre Magazine Company – via Google Books.
8. ""The Lady in Red", 1919. Unflattering comments in the NY Times". May 13, 1919. p. 18 – via newspapers.com.
9. "Supreme Court" – via Google Books.