Ruby Gentry

295. Ruby Gentry (1952) - Vidor Rating ** Co-stars Charlton Heston, Jennifer Jones, and Karl Malden. B&W 82 minutes. Trashy "Falcon Crest" type story about a beautiful, strong-willed girl from the wrong side of the swamp, who falls for young Heston but marries wealthy Karl Malden. Surprisingly, Heston is good as the romantic lead - no doubt because its Jones (who's very good) does the chasing. Summary: Well directed (except for some bad narration) and well-acted but the low budget, routine script, and soap opera story sink it.