page_title: Virginia Patton
hierarchical_section_title: Virginia Patton
caption_attribution_description: English: Virginia Patton in Black Eagle
context_page_description: Virginia Ann Patton is an American retired businesswoman and actress. She was cast in her most well-known role as Ruth Dakin Bailey in Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life. In 1949, Patton retired from acting. Her last role as in The Lucky Stiff.
context_section_description: Virginia Ann Patton (born June 25, 1925) is an American retired  businesswoman and actress. She was cast in her most well-known role as Ruth Dakin Bailey in Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (1946). In 1949, Patton retired from acting.  Her last role as in The Lucky Stiff (1949).
caption: Patton in Black Eagle (1946)
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