The Scarlet Letter(1927)
The Scarlet Letter Synopsis
In Puritan Boston, seamstress Hester Prynne and kindly Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale fall in love. After Dimmesdale must go away for a time to England, he returns to discover that Hester has given birth to their child and is the focus of local censure.
The Scarlet Letter (1927) is a drama and history film directed by Victor Sjöström, released on January 8, 1927 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Lillian Gish, Lars Hanson, Henry B. Walthall and Karl Dane. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Victor Sjöström
- Writers:
- Frances Marion, Frances Marion, Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Producers:
- Victor Sjöström
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Scarlet Letter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lillian Gish
as Hester Prynne
Lars Hanson
as Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale
Henry B. Walthall
as Roger Prynne aka Roger Chillingworth
Karl Dane
as Giles
William H. Tooker
as The Governor
Marcelle Corday
as Mistress Hibbins
- Fred Herzog
Fred Herzog
as The Jailer
Jules Cowles
as The Beadle
- Mary Hawes
Mary Hawes
as Patience
Joyce Coad
as Pearl
James A. Marcus
as A Sea Captain
Polly Moran
as Jeering Townswoman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Victor Sjöström, written by Frances Marion, Frances Marion and Nathaniel Hawthorne, produced by Victor Sjöström.
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The Scarlet Letter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 33 ratings.
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The Scarlet Letter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Scarlet Letter online?
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Who stars in The Scarlet Letter?
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The main cast of The Scarlet Letter (1927) includes Lillian Gish, Lars Hanson, Henry B. Walthall, Karl Dane and William H. Tooker. The film was directed by Victor Sjöström. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Scarlet Letter released?
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The Scarlet Letter was released on January 8, 1927 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Scarlet Letter worth watching?
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The Scarlet Letter (1927) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.