The Letter
“Blinded by the fury of passion - by the despair of a lost love -- she had not reckoned with "The Letter"”
Synopsis
A plantation owner's wife goes on trial for shooting a man she says attacked her, but a handwritten letter reveals otherwise.
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THE LETTER (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2011-06-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean de Limur
- Screenplay & Story
- Garrett Fort
- Original Title
- The Letter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean de Limur
Garrett Fort, W. Somerset Maugham, Jean de Limur, Monta Bell
George J. Folsey
Jean de Limur, Monta Bell
Monta Bell
Department Leadership Roster
Jean de Limur
Director
Garrett Fort
Screenplay
Jean de Limur
Editor
Monta Bell
Editor
Monta Bell
Producer
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Letter
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What is The Letter about?
A plantation owner's wife goes on trial for shooting a man she says attacked her, but a handwritten letter reveals otherwise.
Who directed The Letter?
The Letter was directed by Jean de Limur.
Who stars in The Letter?
The principal cast of The Letter includes Jeanne Eagels, Reginald Owen, Herbert Marshall, Irene Browne, O. P. Heggie.
When was The Letter released and how long is it?
The Letter was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Letter?
The Letter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).