The Letter(1940)
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The Letter Synopsis
After a woman shoots a man to death, a damning letter she wrote raises suspicions.
The Letter (1940) is a crime and drama film directed by William Wyler, released on November 21, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, James Stephenson and Frieda Inescort. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 253 ratings.
- Director:
- William Wyler
- Writers:
- W. Somerset Maugham, Howard E. Koch
- Producers:
- William Wyler
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Gaudio
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Letter (1940) Trailer
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The Letter Videos & Clips
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The Letter trailer 1940
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The Letter (1940) Opening Scene: Bette Davis - Herbert Marshall - 1940s Film Noir - Classic Dramas
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Allan Arkush discusses THE LETTER
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The Letter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bette Davis
as Leslie Crosbie
Herbert Marshall
as Robert Crosbie
James Stephenson
as Howard Joyce
Frieda Inescort
as Dorothy Joyce
Gale Sondergaard
as Mrs. Hammond
Bruce Lester
as John Withers
Elizabeth Inglis
as Adele Ainsworth
Cecil Kellaway
as Prescott
Victor Sen Yung
as Ong Chi Seng
Doris Lloyd
as Mrs. Cooper
Willie Fung
as Chung Hi
Tetsu Komai
as Head Boy
Key crew
Directed by William Wyler, written by W. Somerset Maugham and Howard E. Koch, produced by William Wyler.
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The Letter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 253 ratings.
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The Letter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Letter online?
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The Letter (1940) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Letter?
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The main cast of The Letter (1940) includes Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, James Stephenson, Frieda Inescort and Gale Sondergaard. The film was directed by William Wyler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Letter released?
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The Letter was released on November 21, 1940 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Letter worth watching?
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The Letter (1940) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 253 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Letter?
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