The Scarlet Letter
“Three Generations have Thrilled to its Absorbing Drama!”
Synopsis
In the seventeenth century, in Massachusetts, a young woman is forced to wear a scarlet "A" on her dress for bearing a child out of wedlock.
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The Scarlet Letter 1934 First Pillory Scene Clip
Type: Clip • Published 2015-03-02
Top Cast
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Colleen Moore
Hester Prynne
Hardie Albright
Arthur Dimmesdale
Henry B. Walthall
Roger Chillingworth
Cora Sue Collins
Pearl
Alan Hale
Bartholomew Hockings
Virginia Howell
Abigail Crakstone
William Kent
Sampson Goodfellow
William Farnum
Gov. Bellingham
Betty Blythe
Innkeeper
Al O. Henderson
Master Wilson
Jules Cowles
Beadle
Mickey Rentschler
Digerie Crakstone
Shirley Jean Rickert
Humility Crakstone
Flora Finch
Faith Bartle, the Gossip
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert G. Vignola
- Screenplay & Story
- David Silverstein, Leonard Fields
- Original Title
- The Scarlet Letter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- American Pictures, Majestic Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert G. Vignola
David Silverstein, Leonard Fields, Nathaniel Hawthorne
James S. Brown Jr.
Charles Harris
Larry Darmour
Department Leadership Roster
Robert G. Vignola
Director
David Silverstein
Screenplay
Leonard Fields
Screenplay
Charles Harris
Editor
James S. Brown Jr.
Director of Photography
Larry Darmour
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scarlet Letter
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What is The Scarlet Letter about?
In the seventeenth century, in Massachusetts, a young woman is forced to wear a scarlet "A" on her dress for bearing a child out of wedlock.
Who directed The Scarlet Letter?
The Scarlet Letter was directed by Robert G. Vignola.
Who stars in The Scarlet Letter?
The principal cast of The Scarlet Letter includes Colleen Moore, Hardie Albright, Henry B. Walthall, Cora Sue Collins, Alan Hale.
When was The Scarlet Letter released and how long is it?
The Scarlet Letter was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Is The Scarlet Letter based on a book or true story?
The Scarlet Letter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nathaniel Hawthorne".