

The 13th Letter
1951-02-21 · 85 min · ★ 5.7
A new doctor in a quiet Quebec town sparks rumors and accusations when anonymous letters allege an affair with a married woman.
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- Directors
- Otto Preminger
- Production companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 1,075,000
Top Cast
Linda DarnellDenise Turner
Charles BoyerDr. Paul Laurent
Michael RennieDr. Pearson
Constance SmithCora Laurent
Françoise RosayMrs. Gauthier
Judith EvelynSister Marie Corbin
Jacques AugerPriest (uncredited)
J. Léo GagnonDr. Helier (uncredited)
Paul GuèvremontPostman (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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