The Scarlet Letter
Synopsis
In Puritan Boston, seamstress Hester Prynne and kindly Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale fall in love. After Dimmesdale must go away for a time to England, he returns to discover that Hester has given birth to their child and is the focus of local censure.
Top Cast
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Lillian Gish
Hester Prynne
Lars Hanson
Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale
Henry B. Walthall
Roger Prynne aka Roger Chillingworth
Karl Dane
Giles
William H. Tooker
The Governor
Marcelle Corday
Mistress Hibbins
Fred Herzog
The Jailer
Jules Cowles
The Beadle
Mary Hawes
Patience
Joyce Coad
Pearl
James A. Marcus
A Sea Captain
Polly Moran
Jeering Townswoman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
January 8, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Sjöström
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion
- Original Title
- The Scarlet Letter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Sjöström
Frances Marion, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hugh Wynn
Victor Sjöström
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Sjöström
Director
Frances Marion
Screenplay
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Writer
Victor Sjöström
Producer
Hugh Wynn
Editor
Max Rée
Costume Design
Cedric Gibbons
Production Design
Sidney Ullman
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scarlet Letter
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What is The Scarlet Letter about?
In Puritan Boston, seamstress Hester Prynne and kindly Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale fall in love. After Dimmesdale must go away for a time to England, he returns to discover that Hester has given birth to their child and is the focus of local censure.
Who directed The Scarlet Letter?
The Scarlet Letter was directed by Victor Sjöström.
Who stars in The Scarlet Letter?
The principal cast of The Scarlet Letter includes Lillian Gish, Lars Hanson, Henry B. Walthall, Karl Dane, William H. Tooker.
When was The Scarlet Letter released and how long is it?
The Scarlet Letter was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.