The Mailbox
Synopsis
Lethe, an elderly widow, trudges out to her mailbox each day in hopes of finding a letter from her family. Unfortunately they are too wrapped up in their own lives, and the mailbox remains empty. Her neighbors try to keep her company, but cannot take the place of her absent children. They contact her family about her loneliness and discover that a letter is finally coming--but it carries devastating news.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Kent Jacobs
- Screenplay & Story
- David Kent Jacobs
- Original Score
- Randi Jones, Merrill B. Jenson, Merrill Jenson
- Original Title
- The Mailbox
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Brigham Young University
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Kent Jacobs
David Kent Jacobs
Randi Jones, Merrill B. Jenson, Merrill Jenson
David Kent Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
David Kent Jacobs
Screenplay
David Kent Jacobs
Director
David Kent Jacobs
Producer
Merrill B. Jenson
Original Music Composer
Merrill Jenson
Original Music Composer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mailbox
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mailbox about?
Lethe, an elderly widow, trudges out to her mailbox each day in hopes of finding a letter from her family. Unfortunately they are too wrapped up in their own lives, and the mailbox remains empty. Her neighbors try to keep her company, but cannot take the place of her absent children. They contact her family about her loneliness and discover that a letter is finally coming--but it carries devastating news.
Who directed The Mailbox?
The Mailbox was directed by David Kent Jacobs.
Who stars in The Mailbox?
The principal cast of The Mailbox includes Lethe Tatge, Rachel Jacobs, Rebbeca Glade.
When was The Mailbox released and how long is it?
The Mailbox was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mailbox?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mailbox was composed by Randi Jones, Merrill B. Jenson, Merrill Jenson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mailbox?
The Mailbox holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).