29+ Best Photos of Thelma Ritter. In the 1940s she worked in radio. Her movie career was started with a bit part in the 1946 miracle on 34th street (1947). Her movie career was started with a bit part in the 1946 miracle on 34th street (1947). Her performance in the short scene was noticed by darryl f. In the movie she played a weary xmas shopper.
