Margaret Ruth Springford (September 1921 November 20, 2010)Obituary notice
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Death

Ruth Springford died at

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, on November 20, 2010, aged 89.

Filmography

*''One Plus One'' (1961) - (segment "Baby") *'' 5 Card Stud'' (1968) - Mama Malone *''

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'' (1974) - Churchgoer *'' The Changeling'' (1980) - Minnie Huxley *'' Improper Channels'' (1981) - Mrs. Wharton

Awards

A longtime member of

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, she received the following: * Andrew Allan Award *

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References

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* Canadian stage actresses Canadian television actresses Canadian radio actresses Canadian film actresses Actresses from Toronto 1921 births 2010 deaths Canadian Screen Award winning actors {{Canada-screen-actor-1920s-stub