Ruth Cracknell
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as Mrs. Heather Newby The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith Ruth Winifred Cracknell was an Australian character and comic actress, comedienne and author, her career encompassing all genres including radio, theatre, television and film. She appeared in many dramatic as well as comedy roles throughout a career spanning some 56 years. In theatre she was well known for her Shakespeare roles.
Filmography
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
as Mrs. Heather Newby
Joey
as Sylvia Vanderberg
Emerald City
as Elaine Ross
Lilian's Story
as Lilian Singer
The Night, the Prowler
as Doris Bannister
That Lady from Peking
as Fortune Teller
Spider and Rose
as Rose Dougherty
The Singer and the Dancer
as Mrs. Bilson
Smiley Gets a Gun
as Mrs Gaspen
Kokoda Crescent
as Alice
Molly
as Mrs. Reach
The Best of Friends
as Iris
The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet
as Narrator