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It's A Wonderful Life

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

'It's a Wonderful Life' Actress Recalls Classic Film Role in Visit to Plymouth

Virginia Patton of Dexter, who portrayed Ruth Dakin Bailey in 'It's a Wonderful Life,' appeared Sunday at the Penn Theatre in Plymouth.

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  • John McKay
  • Wednesday, December 5, 2012

OUTSIDE DETROIT-- Giving up a promising career in Hollywood to start a family might be a difficult choice for a talented young actress, but for Virginia Patton, the decision paved the way for a wonderful life away from the limelight. Patton, now 86, portrayed Ruth Dakin Bailey in the 1946 Frank Capra classic It’s a Wonderful Life, starring alongside such screen legends as James Stewart and Donna Reed at just 20 years old, but left acting soon afterwards to move to Ann Arbor to pursue a family with husband Cruse W. Moss, a successful automotive executive. Patton, of Dexter, and Moss appeared together Sunday at the historic Penn Theatre in downtown Plymouth for a screening of It’s a Wonderful Life, where the former actress signed autographs …

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Penn Theatre (in Plymouth-Canton Patch) and Brighton Center for the Performing Arts (in Brighton Patch)

Friday, November 4, 2011

Weekend Planner: Survival Saturday, Chili Cookoff, Turkey Dinner and 'It's a Wonderful Life'

Here's a look at what's happening around the Hartland area this weekend.

1. 'IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE' Where: Hartland High School Auditorium When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. Cost: $13 for adults and $11 for students or seniors; get your tickets here. Why go: Enjoy seeing this popular Christmas classic on stage while supporting the Hartland High School drama club's efforts 2. MADRIGAL DINNER AT PARKER HIGH SCHOOL Where: Parker Middle School, 400 Wright Road, Howell When: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 Cost: $18 for adults and seniors; $15 for students; children under five admitted free Why go: How often do you get a chance to hear madrigal music? Thought so. 3. ANNUAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TURKEY DINNER Where: Hartland United Methodist Church, 10300 Maple Rd, Hartland…

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It's a Wonderful Life, Weekend Countdown: Annual Turkey Dinner, CHILI COOK OFF, and 8 more ›

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