A Letter to Three Wives(1949)
ALL OF THEM WONDERED WHILE ONE OF THEM WANDERED!
A Letter to Three Wives Synopsis
A letter is addressed to three wives from their 'best friend', announcing that she's running away with one of their husbands – but she doesn't specify which one.
A Letter to Three Wives (1949) is a romance, drama and mystery film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, released on January 20, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Ann Sothern, Linda Darnell, Jeanne Crain and Kirk Douglas. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 178 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Writers:
- John Klempner, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Vera Caspary
- Producers:
- Sol C. Siegel
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur C. Miller
- Composer:
- Alfred Newman
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Revenue:
- $5,400,000
- Status:
- Released
A Letter to Three Wives (1949) Trailer
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A Letter to Three Wives Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ann Sothern
as Rita Phipps
Linda Darnell
as Lora Mae Hollingsway
Jeanne Crain
as Deborah Bishop
Kirk Douglas
as George Phipps
Paul Douglas
as Porter Hollingsway
Jeffrey Lynn
as Bradford 'Brad' Bishop
Barbara Lawrence
as Georgiana 'Babe' Finney
Connie Gilchrist
as Mrs. Ruby Finney
Florence Bates
as Mrs. Manleigh
Hobart Cavanaugh
as Mr. Manleigh
- James Adamson
James Adamson
as Porter's Butler (uncredited)
- Joe Bautista
Joe Bautista
as Thomasino (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, written by John Klempner, Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Vera Caspary, produced by Sol C. Siegel.
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A Letter to Three Wives Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 178 ratings.
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A Letter to Three Wives – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Letter to Three Wives online?
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A Letter to Three Wives (1949) 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 A Letter to Three Wives?
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The main cast of A Letter to Three Wives (1949) includes Ann Sothern, Linda Darnell, Jeanne Crain, Kirk Douglas and Paul Douglas. The film was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Letter to Three Wives released?
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A Letter to Three Wives was released on January 20, 1949 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is A Letter to Three Wives worth watching?
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A Letter to Three Wives (1949) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 178 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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