A Strange Kind of Killer Is Loose in This Town!
A new doctor in a quiet Quebec town sparks rumors and accusations when anonymous letters allege an affair with a married woman.
The 13th Letter (1951) is a crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Otto Preminger, released on February 21, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Linda Darnell, Charles Boyer, Michael Rennie and Constance Smith. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
Linda Darnell
as Denise Turner
Charles Boyer
as Dr. Paul Laurent
Michael Rennie
as Dr. Pearson
Constance Smith
as Cora Laurent
Françoise Rosay
as Mrs. Gauthier
Judith Evelyn
as Sister Marie Corbin
Guy Sorel
as Robert Helier
June Hedin
as Rochelle Turner
George Alexander
as Dr. Fletcher (uncredited)
Jacques Auger
as Priest (uncredited)
Lucie Boitres
as Townswoman (uncredited)
C. Bosvier
as Townsman (uncredited)
Directed by Otto Preminger, written by Louis Chavance and Howard E. Koch, produced by Otto Preminger.
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 12 ratings.
This film is probably more notable for it's distinctive voices than for it's action or story. You can instantly recognise the dulcet tones of Charles Boyer and Michael Rennie long before we get into the nitty gritty of what is quite a complex plot. Building on the innate nosiness of small town folks, we find ourselves in a small Quebecois town where Rennie ("Dr. Pearson") arrives to set up his practice. Now there…
Reviewed on April 4, 2022
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The main cast of The 13th Letter (1951) includes Linda Darnell, Charles Boyer, Michael Rennie, Constance Smith and Françoise Rosay. The film was directed by Otto Preminger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The 13th Letter was released on February 21, 1951 and runs for 1h 25m.
The 13th Letter (1951) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
