Ruth Ann Baldwin[1] (September 30, 1886 – ) was an American journalist who became a silent film writer and director active during the 1910s, one of the few women to direct in the early era of filmmaking.
[3] Ruth Ann attended school in National City, where her musical talents were evident, before forging a career as a journalist.
In December 1914, Universal sent Baldwin to London to assist E. Phillips Oppenheim with turning his, The Black Box into a 15-episode serial.
[6] Phillips was an experienced novelist, but The Black Box was the first of his works to be adapted for film and Baldwin had gained a reputation for scenario expertise.
Critic Robert C. McElravy of Moving Picture World opined, "... it gets over extremely well and will please the average audience immensely".