Bette Davis
Leslie Crosbie
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The Letter is a 1940 American crime film noir melodrama directed by William Wyler, and starring Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall and James Stephenson. The screenplay by Howard E. Koch is based on the 1927 play of the same name by W. Somerset Maugham derived from his own short story.
A film adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's play, The Letter tells the story of a woman who kills a man in Singapore and claims self-defense. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.
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- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- William Wyler
- 1940-11-23
The Letter, tells the story of a journey to Rome of frontline leaders to discuss the encyclical letter Laudato Si’ with Pope Francis. The exclusive dialogue with the Pope, included in the film, offers a revealing insight into the personal history of Pope Francis and stories never seen since he became the Bishop of Rome. Watch the film now!
A woman claims to have killed in self-defense, until a blackmailer turns up with incriminating evidence.
- William Wyler, Chuck Hansen, Sherry Shourds
- Bette Davis
During the trial Howard uncovers an incriminating letter that casts doubt on Leslie's story. The two become embroiled in a blackmail scheme involving a Malayan clerk (Victor Sen Yung) and the...
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- Bette Davis
- William Wyler
- Drama
The Letter. A Message for our Earth. The Letter t ells the story of a journey to Rome of frontline leaders to discuss the encyclical letter Laudato Si’ with Pope Francis.
A 1940 adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's play, starring Bette Davis as a murderous wife in Malaya. The Letter is a masterpiece of Hollywood filmmaking, with stellar performances, cinematography, and direction.
