The actress was best known for her role as Ruth Dakin Bailey in Frank Capra’s Christmas classic .
“We have another angel!”
“She will be missed!”

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Patton Moss then went on to leadThe Burning Cross(1947) andBlack Eagle(1948).
Patton Moss and her husband were married for over 60 years, up until his death in 2018.
“It was a camaraderie, but it was a business.
It was a wonderful atmosphere that some other directors didn’t produce.”
That isn’t what I wanted.
I wanted exactly what I am.
Ann Arbor, Michigan, a wonderful husband, wonderful children, a good part of the community.
I work hard for the community."