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The Letter
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The Letter

1940-11-21 · 95 min · ★ 7.3

Crime · Drama

After a woman shoots a man to death, a damning letter she wrote raises suspicions.

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Directors
William Wyler
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bette DavisBette DavisLeslie Crosbie
Herbert MarshallHerbert MarshallRobert Crosbie
James StephensonJames StephensonHoward Joyce
Frieda InescortFrieda InescortDorothy Joyce
Gale SondergaardGale SondergaardMrs. Hammond
Bruce LesterBruce LesterJohn Withers
Elizabeth InglisElizabeth InglisAdele Ainsworth
Cecil KellawayCecil KellawayPrescott
Victor Sen YungVictor Sen YungOng Chi Seng
Doris LloydDoris LloydMrs. Cooper
Willie FungWillie FungChung Hi
Tetsu KomaiTetsu KomaiHead Boy
Zita BacaWoman (uncredited)
Brooks BenedictBrooks BenedictParty Guest (uncredited)
William A. BoardwayTrial Spectator (uncredited)
David BruceDavid BruceMan (uncredited)
James CarlisleAttorney (uncredited)
George FordParty Guest (uncredited)
Roland GotRoland GotMan (uncredited)
Sam HarrisParty Guest (uncredited)

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