Letty Lynton
“Put yourself in her place- a girl's dream of love realized- only to be menaced by a past indiscretion! It's thrilling- it's full of tears and laughs, it rings true because it IS true!”
Synopsis
Socialite Letty Lynton is returning to New York, abandoning one-time lover Emile Renaul in South America, when she strikes up a shipboard romance with Jerry Darrow. Renault is waiting for her in New York and will not leave her alone, so she poisons him. When detectives take her to the D.A.'s office, Jerry cooks up an alibi.
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Joan Crawford
Letty Lynton
Robert Montgomery
Hale Darrow
Nils Asther
Emile Renaul
Lewis Stone
District Attorney Haney
May Robson
Mrs. Lynton, Letty's Mother
Louise Closser Hale
Miranda, Letty's Maid
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Darrow
Walter Walker
Mr. Darrow
William Pawley
Hennessey
Sidney Bracey
Waiter (Uncredited)
Edward LeSaint
Dr. Sanders (Uncredited)
Edgar Norton
Darrow's Butler (Uncredited)
Lee Phelps
Dennis (Uncredited)
C. Montague Shaw
Ship's Officer at Christmas Party (Uncredited)
Harry Stubbs
Ship's Steward (Uncredited)
Charles Williams
June Brown
Release History & Theatrical Window
Turner Classic Movies Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 13, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 30, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 30, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Marie Belloc Lowndes, Wanda Tuchock, John Meehan
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- Letty Lynton
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence Brown
Marie Belloc Lowndes, Wanda Tuchock, John Meehan
William Axt
Oliver T. Marsh
Conrad A. Nervig
Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
Clarence Brown
Director
Adrian
Costume Design
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
Irving Thalberg
Producer
John Meehan
Writer
William Axt
Original Music Composer
Wanda Tuchock
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Letty Lynton
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What is Letty Lynton about?
Socialite Letty Lynton is returning to New York, abandoning one-time lover Emile Renaul in South America, when she strikes up a shipboard romance with Jerry Darrow. Renault is waiting for her in New York and will not leave her alone, so she poisons him. When detectives take her to the D.A.'s office, Jerry cooks up an alibi.
Who directed Letty Lynton?
Letty Lynton was directed by Clarence Brown.
Who stars in Letty Lynton?
The principal cast of Letty Lynton includes Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery, Nils Asther, Lewis Stone, May Robson.
When was Letty Lynton released and how long is it?
Letty Lynton was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Letty Lynton?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Letty Lynton was composed by William Axt.
Is Letty Lynton based on a book or true story?
Letty Lynton is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marie Belloc Lowndes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Letty Lynton?
Letty Lynton holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).