Sort by Number of Votes - Most Rated Movies and TV Shows With Ruby Goodwin

1. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)

TV-14 | 25 min | Drama, Mystery

Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.

Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Tyler, Lillian O'Malley, John Williams

Votes: 19,352

2. Wagon Train (1957–1965)

TV-PG | 75 min | Western

Stories of the journeys of a wagon train as it leaves post-Civil War Missouri on its way to California through the plains, deserts, and Rocky Mountains.

Stars: Frank McGrath, Terry Wilson, Robert Horton, John McIntire

Votes: 3,756

3. The Alligator People (1959)

Approved | 74 min | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi

A woman in a hypnotic state recounts to two doctors the details of a horrific experience from her past life that began with the mysterious and sudden disappearance of her husband.

Director: Roy Del Ruth | Stars: Beverly Garland, Bruce Bennett, Lon Chaney Jr., George Macready

Votes: 2,518

4. Wild in the Country (1961)

Not Rated | 114 min | Drama, Musical

A troubled young man discovers that he has a knack for writing when a counselor encourages him to pursue a literary career.

Director: Philip Dunne | Stars: Elvis Presley, Hope Lange, Tuesday Weld, Millie Perkins

Votes: 2,091

5. High Time (1960)

Approved | 103 min | Comedy, Musical

Widower and hamburger restaurateur Harvey Howard decides to go to college at 51 years of age. Resisting the easy path, he insists on not receiving preferential treatment, and lives in a ... See full summary »

Director: Blake Edwards | Stars: Bing Crosby, Fabian, Tuesday Weld, Nicole Maurey

Votes: 787 | Gross: $5.45M

6. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
Episode: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (1959)

TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Mystery

In the Civil War, Union soldiers hang a Confederate farmer for sabotage. The rope breaks and he falls into a river. He swims to safety and begins walking home. Disoriented, he's glad to see plantation staff who guide his befogged travel.

Director: Robert Stevenson | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Ronald Howard, Juano Hernandez, Kenneth Tobey

Votes: 565

7. My Little Margie (1952–1955)

30 min | Comedy

Margie lives with her father Vern and her crazy schemes get him into trouble especially with his boss Mr. Honeywell. She frequently involves Charlie and Mrs. Odetts in her plans. Freddie is her boyfriend while Roberta likes Vern.

Stars: Gale Storm, Charles Farrell, Clarence Kolb, Don Hayden

Votes: 449

8. General Electric Theater (1953–1962)

TV-G | 30 min | Drama

An American anthology series, with a new episode and different actors and actresses each week. Hosted by Ronald Reagan, the series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.

Stars: Ronald Reagan, Don Herbert, Nancy Reagan, Lee Marvin

Votes: 433

9. The Texan (1958–1960)

13+ | 30 min | Western

The Texan, a Civil War Veteran whose reputation of being the fastest gun in the west precedes him, roams across Texas from town to town, not looking for trouble, but trouble finds him.

Stars: Rory Calhoun, Regis Parton, Duncan Lamont, James Drake

Votes: 334

10. The Loretta Young Show (1953–1961)

30 min | Drama

A drama anthology series hosted by actress Loretta Young. In addition to hosting the series, she played the lead in various episodes.

Stars: Loretta Young, John Milton Kennedy, John Newland, Robert Foulk

Votes: 304

11. The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956–1958)

30 min | Adventure, Western

The adventures of frontier hero Jim Bowie are brought to life in this popular children's television series.

Stars: Scott Forbes, William Schallert, John Laing, Joyce Vanderveen

Votes: 279

12. The Ford Television Theatre (1952–1957)

30 min | Drama

This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.

Stars: Philip Carey, Laraine Day, Willis Bouchey, Thomas Mitchell

Votes: 276

13. A Private's Affair (1959)

Approved | 93 min | Comedy, Music

Three U.S. Army recruits have various romantic adventures while preparing to appear on a televised talent show.

Director: Raoul Walsh | Stars: Sal Mineo, Christine Carère, Barry Coe, Barbara Eden

Votes: 182

14. Strange Intruder (1956)

Approved | 82 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

When a soldier is killed in action during the Korean War, his best friend returns home to fulfill his dying wish that he kill his two children if they are being raised by another man.

Director: Irving Rapper | Stars: Edmund Purdom, Ida Lupino, Ann Harding, Jacques Bergerac

Votes: 171

15. The View from Pompey's Head (1955)

97 min | Drama

Anson Page, a lawyer with Southern roots leaves New York, his wife and his kids for Georgia. His assignment is to investigate the case of Garvin Wales, a famous writer, now nearly blind and... See full summary »

Director: Philip Dunne | Stars: Richard Egan, Dana Wynter, Cameron Mitchell, Sidney Blackmer

Votes: 153

16. Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode: The Jean LeBec Story (1957)

TV-PG | 60 min | Western

The train cannot get supplies after a member kills the son of the man who owns most of St. Joseph in self-defense. He escapes with the help of Flint but when he learns the train is still being denied supplies he returns to face hanging.

Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Ward Bond, Robert Horton, Ricardo Montalban, Joanna Moore

Votes: 142

17. Cavalcade of America (1952–1957)

Not Rated | 60 min | Drama

"Cavalcade of America" documented historical events using stories of individual courage, initiative and achievement, often with feel-good dramatizations of the human spirit's triumph against all odds.

Stars: James Seay, Robert Foulk, Richard Gaines, Raymond Greenleaf

Votes: 98

18. Jane Wyman Presents the Fireside Theatre (1955–1958)

30 min | Drama

An anthology series hosted by Jane Wyman.

Stars: Jane Wyman, Paul Bryar, Tim Graham, Simon Scott

Votes: 69

19. The Texan (1958–1960)
Episode: A Tree for Planting (1958)

13+ | 30 min | Western

Bill Longley comes to the aid of Ramirez, a farmer who wants to plant peach trees when the local cattlemen object. The town's sheriff, one of Longley's non-commissioned officers during the ... See full summary »

Director: Robert Florey | Stars: Rory Calhoun, James Westerfield, Lurene Tuttle, Martin Garralaga

Votes: 41

20. Chevron Hall of Stars (1956)

30 min | Comedy, Drama, Western

A syndicated anthology television series. It was produced by Four Star Productions, and some of the episodes were intended as pilots for potential series. At least one episode was devoted ... See full summary »

Stars: Don Taylor, James Whitmore, Don Rickles, Ted de Corsia

Votes: 33

21. Star Stage (1955–1956)

30 min | Drama

The show featured two-act plays. Two-thirds were live, and the rest on film.

Stars: Jeffrey Lynn, Joseph Cotten, Paul Douglas, Georgann Johnson

Votes: 24

22. My Little Margie (1952–1955)
Episode: Corpus Delicti (1955)

26 min | Comedy

Margie and Freddie track a murderer to a mysterious mansion. Two things Margie doesn't know: The man is a client of her father, and he's never murdered anyone.

Director: Hal Yates | Stars: Gale Storm, Charles Farrell, Don Hayden, Michael Fox

Votes: 22

23. The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956–1958)
Episode: The Cave (1958)

30 min | Adventure, Western

Bowie tracks a seemingly delusional young bride who is kidnapped following her wedding. He learns that she may have been hypnotized so he sets a trap for the suspected hypnotist.

Director: George Archainbaud | Stars: Scott Forbes, John Compton, Ed Prentiss, Maureen Cassidy

Votes: 12

24. Cavalcade of America (1952–1957)
Episode: The People and General Glancy (1956)

Not Rated | 30 min | Drama

The story of how Gwinnett County, GA got its first hospital.

Director: Alvin Ganzer | Stars: Minor Watson, Ruth Lee, Ruby Goodwin, Ralph Moody

25. Cavalcade of America (1952–1957)
Episode: Toward Tomorrow (1955)

Not Rated | 30 min | Drama

Biographical story of Ralph Bunche, first African American appointed as Ambassador to the United Nations, was awarded Nobel Peace Prize for his work on the negotiations that led to the ... See full summary »

Director: John Meredyth Lucas | Stars: James Edwards, Morris D. Erby, Lee Erickson, Ruby Goodwin

26. The Ford Television Theatre (1952–1957)
Episode: Mrs. Wane Comes to Call (1957)

30 min | Drama

Laura Chandler is unable and seemingly unwilling to recover from the loss of her son.

Director: Oscar Rudolph | Stars: Arthur Franz, Ruby Goodwin, Terry Kelman, Phyllis Kirk

27. The Ford Television Theatre (1952–1957)
Episode: The Menace of Hasty Heights (1956)

30 min | Drama

An escaped convict fails to impress a busy housewife.

Director: Norman Tokar | Stars: Steve Cochran, Ruby Goodwin, Jean Hagen, Charles Herbert

28. General Electric Theater (1953–1962)
Episode: The Invitation (1956)

TV-G | 30 min | Drama

After her baby dies in childbirth, Alice Kellen retreats into a world of her own. As she sinks deeper into fantasy, her husband tries a desperate measure to snap her back to reality.

Director: Herschel Daugherty | Stars: Ronald Reagan, Virginia Carroll, Sally Corner, Ruby Goodwin

29. Jane Wyman Presents the Fireside Theatre (1955–1958)
Episode: Let Yesterday Die (1956)

30 min | Drama

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Director: Don Weis | Stars: Jimmy Baird, Lawrence Dobkin, Ruby Goodwin, Betty Lynn

30. The Loretta Young Show (1953–1961)
Episode: Miss Ashley's Demon (1957)

30 min | Drama

A deluded Southern belle has trouble facing the truth about why she really refused her engagement.

Director: Richard Morris | Stars: Loretta Young, Richard Garland, Vaughn Taylor, Ruby Goodwin

31. Star Stage (1955–1956)
Episode: The Secret Place (1956)

30 min | Drama

A woman, torn by a romance from her past, realizes that she must relax her hold on her daughter.

Director: Herschel Daugherty | Stars: Herb Butterfield, Carolyn Craig, Ruby Goodwin, John Litel

32. Chevron Hall of Stars (1956)
Episode: Mr. Thompson (1956)

Comedy, Drama, Western

A prison escapee takes refuge in a Greenwich Village apartment where his only companion is a nine year old girl, alone and sick in bed.

Director: George Archainbaud | Stars: Dane Clark, Angie Dickinson, Ruby Goodwin, Catherine McLeod