Letter from an Unknown Woman
“This is the love every woman lives for…the love every man would die for!”
Synopsis
A pianist about to flee from a duel receives a letter from a woman he cannot remember. As she tells the story of her lifelong love for him, he is forced to reinterpret his own past.
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Letter From An Unknown Woman (1948) Official Trailer - Joan Fontaine, Louis Jourdan Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-05
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Joan Fontaine
Lisa Berndle
Louis Jourdan
Stefan Brand
Mady Christians
Frau Berndle
Marcel Journet
Johann Stauffer
Art Smith
John
Carol Yorke
Marie
Howard Freeman
Herr Kastner
John Good
Lt. Leopold von Kaltnegger
Leo B. Pessin
Stefan Jr.
Erskine Sanford
Porter
Otto Waldis
Concierge
Sonja Bryden
Frau Spitzer
Patricia Alphin
Pretty Girl (uncredited)
Harry Anderson
Minor Role (uncredited)
Edit Angold
Middle-Aged Woman (uncredited)
Betty Blythe
Frau Kohner (uncredited)
Gabrielle Windsor
Ballet Girl (uncredited)
June Wood
Cashier (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 24, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Ophüls
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard E. Koch
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- Letter from an Unknown Woman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Rampart Productions, Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Ophüls
Howard E. Koch, Stefan Zweig
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Franz Planer
Ted J. Kent
John Houseman, William Dozier
Department Leadership Roster
Max Ophüls
Director
Howard E. Koch
Screenplay
John Houseman
Producer
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Original Music Composer
Franz Planer
Director of Photography
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Letter from an Unknown Woman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Letter from an Unknown Woman about?
A pianist about to flee from a duel receives a letter from a woman he cannot remember. As she tells the story of her lifelong love for him, he is forced to reinterpret his own past.
Who directed Letter from an Unknown Woman?
Letter from an Unknown Woman was directed by Max Ophüls.
Who stars in Letter from an Unknown Woman?
The principal cast of Letter from an Unknown Woman includes Joan Fontaine, Louis Jourdan, Mady Christians, Marcel Journet, Art Smith.
When was Letter from an Unknown Woman released and how long is it?
Letter from an Unknown Woman was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Letter from an Unknown Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Letter from an Unknown Woman was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof.
Is Letter from an Unknown Woman based on a book or true story?
Letter from an Unknown Woman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stefan Zweig".