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Ruby Lafayette

Ruby Lafayette (July 22, 1844 – April 3, 1935) was an American film actress, known for Sue of the South (1919), Big Bob (1921) and The Man Trap (1917). She died in Los Angeles on April 3, 1935.

Ruby Lafayette

Still from the American comedy drama film Old Lady 31 (1920) with the caption indicating, among the actresses, Clara Knott, Mai Wells, Ruby Lafayette, and Sadie Gordon, on page 81 of the May 8, 1920 Exhibitors Herald.

Screen Classics Inc. / Metro Pictures Corporation · Exhibitors Herald (Apr. - Jun. 1920) on the Internet Archive · Public domain

Name
Ruby Lafayette
Born
22 July 1844
Birthplace
Augusta, Kentucky, U.S.
Died
3 April 1935
Place of death
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation
Actress
Spouse
John T.
Nationality
United States
Languages
English

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Ruby Lafayette (July 22, 1844 – April 3, 1935) was an American film actress, known for Sue of the South (1919), Big Bob (1921) and The Man Trap (1917). She died in Los Angeles on April 3, 1935.

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