
The Letter
La carta
Synopsis
Leslie Bennett's extramarital affair with George Nelson spirals out of control when Hammond abandons Leslie for the alluring native woman Li Ti. Foreign language version of the 1929 Jeanne Eagels film “The Letter.”
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February 20, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adelqui Migliar
- Screenplay & Story
- W. Somerset Maugham, Garrett Fort
- Original Title
- La carta
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adelqui Migliar
W. Somerset Maugham, Garrett Fort
Department Leadership Roster
Garrett Fort
Writer
Adelqui Migliar
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Letter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Letter about?
Leslie Bennett's extramarital affair with George Nelson spirals out of control when Hammond abandons Leslie for the alluring native woman Li Ti. Foreign language version of the 1929 Jeanne Eagels film “The Letter.”
Who directed The Letter?
The Letter was directed by Adelqui Migliar.
Who stars in The Letter?
The principal cast of The Letter includes Carmen Larrabeiti, Carlos Díaz de Mendoza, Luis Peña Sánchez, Cecilio Rodríguez de la Vega, Lea Niako.
When was The Letter released and how long is it?
The Letter was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Is The Letter based on a book or true story?
The Letter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "W. Somerset Maugham".













