Letter of Introduction
“Truly Great Entertainment - Great in theme...great in cast...and the great scalawag Charlie McCarthy”
Synopsis
An aging actor, trying to make a comeback on Broadway, is surprised when his estranged daughter shows up. It seems that she is an actress and is also trying to make it on Broadway. He tries to re-establish his relationship with her while also trying to hide the fact that she is his daughter from the press.
Top Cast
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Adolphe Menjou
John Mannering
Andrea Leeds
Kay Martin
George Murphy
Barry Paige
Edgar Bergen
Himself
Rita Johnson
Honey
Ann Sheridan
Lydia Hoyt
Ernest Cossart
Andrews, the Butler
Frank Jenks
Joe, theatre prompter
Eve Arden
Cora Phelps
Jonathan Hale
Lou Woodstock (uncredited)
Constance Moore
Autograph Seeker (uncredited)
Frances Robinson
Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)
Eleanor Hansen
Stagestruck Girl (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltz
First Doctor (uncredited)
Frank Reicher
Second Doctor (uncredited)
Richard Tucker
Mr. Tucker (uncredited)
Rolfe Sedan
Fitter (uncredited)
Crauford Kent
Mr. Sinclair (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John M. Stahl
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Spigelgass, Sheridan Gibney, Bernice Boone
- Original Title
- Letter of Introduction
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John M. Stahl
Leonard Spigelgass, Sheridan Gibney, Bernice Boone
Karl Freund
Charles Maynard, Ted J. Kent
John M. Stahl
Department Leadership Roster
John M. Stahl
Director
Vera West
Costume Design
Leonard Spigelgass
Writer
Charles Maynard
Editor
John M. Stahl
Producer
Sheridan Gibney
Writer
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Letter of Introduction
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Letter of Introduction about?
An aging actor, trying to make a comeback on Broadway, is surprised when his estranged daughter shows up. It seems that she is an actress and is also trying to make it on Broadway. He tries to re-establish his relationship with her while also trying to hide the fact that she is his daughter from the press.
Who directed Letter of Introduction?
Letter of Introduction was directed by John M. Stahl.
Who stars in Letter of Introduction?
The principal cast of Letter of Introduction includes Adolphe Menjou, Andrea Leeds, George Murphy, Edgar Bergen, Rita Johnson.
When was Letter of Introduction released and how long is it?
Letter of Introduction was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Letter of Introduction?
Letter of Introduction holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).