A Letter to Three Wives
“ALL OF THEM WONDERED WHILE ONE OF THEM WANDERED!”
Synopsis
A letter is addressed to three wives from their 'best friend', announcing that she's running away with one of their husbands – but she doesn't specify which one.
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A Letter to Three Wives (1949) (Masters of Cinema)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-16
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Ann Sothern
Rita Phipps
Linda Darnell
Lora Mae Hollingsway
Jeanne Crain
Deborah Bishop
Kirk Douglas
George Phipps
Paul Douglas
Porter Hollingsway
Jeffrey Lynn
Bradford 'Brad' Bishop
Barbara Lawrence
Georgiana 'Babe' Finney
Connie Gilchrist
Mrs. Ruby Finney
Florence Bates
Mrs. Manleigh
Hobart Cavanaugh
Mr. Manleigh
James Adamson
Porter's Butler (uncredited)
Joe Bautista
Thomasino (uncredited)
Patti Brady
Kathleen (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
Bookie Dancer at Country Club (uncredited)
John Davidson
John, First Waiter (uncredited)
Sayre Dearing
Country Club Member (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Country Club Member (uncredited)
Sam Finn
Second Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- A Letter to Three Wives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.4M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Joseph L. Mankiewicz, John Klempner, Vera Caspary
Alfred Newman
Arthur C. Miller
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Sol C. Siegel
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Screenplay
Kay Nelson
Costume Design
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Sol C. Siegel
Producer
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Letter to Three Wives
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What is A Letter to Three Wives about?
A letter is addressed to three wives from their 'best friend', announcing that she's running away with one of their husbands – but she doesn't specify which one.
Who directed A Letter to Three Wives?
A Letter to Three Wives was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Who stars in A Letter to Three Wives?
The principal cast of A Letter to Three Wives includes Ann Sothern, Linda Darnell, Jeanne Crain, Kirk Douglas, Paul Douglas.
When was A Letter to Three Wives released and how long is it?
A Letter to Three Wives was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did A Letter to Three Wives make at the box office?
A Letter to Three Wives grossed $5.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Letter to Three Wives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Letter to Three Wives was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is A Letter to Three Wives based on a book or true story?
A Letter to Three Wives is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Klempner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Letter to Three Wives?
A Letter to Three Wives holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).