Ruth Louise was the first female photographer active in Hollywood, and ran MGM's portrait studio from 1925 to 1930. Subjects included Greta Garbo, Lon Chaney, John Gilbert, Joan Crawford, Marion Davies, and Norma Shearer. Ruth retired to marry director Leigh Jason in 1930 and died from complications after childbirth in 1940. Brother was director Mark Sandrich, cousin was actress Carmel Myers.