About Ruth King

Ruth King (September 10, 1898 – February 27, 1946) was an American film actress of the silent era. She played a mixture of lead and supporting roles including starring in several Essanay Studios films directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
King was married to actor Tom Forman. They were divorced in 1917. She later married Ward Hamilton.
In 1928, King was sued for $200,000 for alienation of affections. Verda Sherwood charged that her husband, George Sherwood, "had become infatuated with Miss King".
King died on February 27, 1946 at the age of 47 on Los Angeles, California.