A Letter for Evie
Synopsis
During World War II, Evie O'Connor, a secretary at Trojan Shirt Company, yearns for a tall, strong man to love her. When she slides an anonymous note into a shirt-pocket meant for a dashing man, oafish Edgar 'Wolf' Larson receives the shirt and disregards the letter. After hearing Evie's words, short and bumbling John McPherson writes back, claiming to be Wolf. But trouble arises when Evie asks to meet him in person.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Marsha Hunt
Evie O'Connor
John Carroll
Edgar "Wolf" Larson
Hume Cronyn
John Phineas McPherson
Spring Byington
Mrs. McPherson
Pamela Britton
Barney Lee
Norman Lloyd
DeWitt Pynchon
Percival Vivian
Mr. McPherson
Donald Curtis
Capt. Budlow
Esther Howard
Mrs. Edgewaters
Robin Raymond
Eloise Edgewaters
Therese Lyon
Mrs. Jackson
Lynn Whitney
Miss Jenkins
Sonny Lamont
Wire Walker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Screenplay & Story
- DeVallon Scott, Alan Friedman
- Original Score
- George Bassman
- Original Title
- A Letter for Evie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Dassin
DeVallon Scott, Alan Friedman, Blanche Brace
George Bassman
Karl Freund
Chester W. Schaeffer
William H. Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Dassin
Director
DeVallon Scott
Screenplay
Alan Friedman
Screenplay
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Chester W. Schaeffer
Editor
George Bassman
Original Music Composer
William H. Wright
Producer
Marion Herwood Keyes
Costume Design
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Letter for Evie.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring A Letter for Evie.
list4
MovieLens[40K:50K]
Jules Dassin
Similar Titles to A Letter for Evie
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.6
7.4
5.6
6.6
7.0
6.2
7.1
6.8
7.3
7.9
7.9
5.3
8.1
8.2
2.8
8.0
More Like A Letter for Evie
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About A Letter for Evie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Letter for Evie about?
During World War II, Evie O'Connor, a secretary at Trojan Shirt Company, yearns for a tall, strong man to love her. When she slides an anonymous note into a shirt-pocket meant for a dashing man, oafish Edgar 'Wolf' Larson receives the shirt and disregards the letter. After hearing Evie's words, short and bumbling John McPherson writes back, claiming to be Wolf. But trouble arises when Evie asks to meet him in person.
Who directed A Letter for Evie?
A Letter for Evie was directed by Jules Dassin.
Who stars in A Letter for Evie?
The principal cast of A Letter for Evie includes Marsha Hunt, John Carroll, Hume Cronyn, Spring Byington, Pamela Britton.
When was A Letter for Evie released and how long is it?
A Letter for Evie was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for A Letter for Evie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Letter for Evie was composed by George Bassman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Letter for Evie?
A Letter for Evie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).