

A Letter to Three Wives
1949-01-20 · 103 min · ★ 7.2
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.
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- Directors
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Production companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 5,400,000
Top Cast
Ann SothernRita Phipps
Linda DarnellLora Mae Hollingsway
Jeanne CrainDeborah Bishop
Kirk DouglasGeorge Phipps
Paul DouglasPorter Hollingsway
Jeffrey LynnBradford 'Brad' Bishop
Barbara LawrenceGeorgiana 'Babe' Finney
Connie GilchristMrs. Ruby Finney
Florence BatesMrs. Manleigh
Hobart CavanaughMr. Manleigh
Patti BradyKathleen (uncredited)
John DavidsonJohn, First Waiter (uncredited)
Sayre DearingCountry Club Member (uncredited)
Franklyn FarnumCountry Club Member (uncredited)
Celeste HolmAddie Ross (voice) (uncredited)
Stuart HolmesOld Man at Table (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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