Letter from Home
Synopsis
Two evacuee children living in the United States receive a letter from their mother, Mrs Taylor, telling them of her life in Blitz-era London. Glimpses of the events of Mrs Taylor's typical day, including ration shopping and fire warden training, belie the letter's innocuous statements.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carol Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- Rodney Ackland, Arthur Boys
- Original Title
- Letter from Home
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Twentieth Century Productions, Ministry of Information
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carol Reed
Rodney Ackland, Arthur Boys
Jack E. Cox
Alfred Roome
Edward Black
Department Leadership Roster
Rodney Ackland
Screenplay
Arthur Boys
Screenplay
Alfred Roome
Editor
Jack E. Cox
Director of Photography
Edward Black
Producer
Carol Reed
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Letter from Home.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Letter from Home.
list4
Oscar Best Shorts Nominees
Complete list of Oscar Best Shorts Nominees
Seasonal: Oscar Season Picks
Auto-managed by seasonal classifier. Do not edit manually.
Seasonal: Oscar Season Picks
Auto-managed by seasonal classifier. Do not edit manually.
Seasonal: Oscar Season Picks
Auto-managed by seasonal classifier. Do not edit manually.
Oscar Nominated Titles - IMDb
More Like Letter from Home
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Letter from Home
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Letter from Home about?
Two evacuee children living in the United States receive a letter from their mother, Mrs Taylor, telling them of her life in Blitz-era London. Glimpses of the events of Mrs Taylor's typical day, including ration shopping and fire warden training, belie the letter's innocuous statements.
Who directed Letter from Home?
Letter from Home was directed by Carol Reed.
Who stars in Letter from Home?
The principal cast of Letter from Home includes Celia Johnson, Kathleen Harrison, Joyce Grenfell, Edie Martin, Athene Seyler.
When was Letter from Home released and how long is it?
Letter from Home was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 17m.