

The Postman Didn't Ring
Synopsis
Stolen way back in 1880, a sack of United States mail is discovered in an old attic in 1942. The letters are finally delivered, profoundly affecting the lives of the recipients.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Richard Travis
Daniel Carter
Brenda Joyce
Julie Martin
Spencer Charters
Judge Ben Holt
Stanley Andrews
Stanley Andrews
William Bakewell
Robert Harwood Jr.
Emma Dunn
Martha Carter
Joseph Cawthorn
Silas Harwood
Oscar O'Shea
Judge Barrington
Erville Alderson
Robert Harwood Sr.
Jeff Corey
Harwood Green
Frank M. Thomas
Prosecutor
Will Wright
Mr. Slade
Betty Jean Hainey
Marjorie
Ethel Griffies
Catherine Vandewater
Henry Roquemore
Jason Peters
Mary Servoss
Helen Allen
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 3, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold D. Schuster
- Screenplay & Story
- Mortimer Braus
- Original Title
- The Postman Didn't Ring
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold D. Schuster
Mortimer Braus, Leon Ware
Department Leadership Roster
Harold D. Schuster
Director
Mortimer Braus
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Postman Didn't Ring
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Postman Didn't Ring about?
Stolen way back in 1880, a sack of United States mail is discovered in an old attic in 1942. The letters are finally delivered, profoundly affecting the lives of the recipients.
Who directed The Postman Didn't Ring?
The Postman Didn't Ring was directed by Harold D. Schuster.
Who stars in The Postman Didn't Ring?
The principal cast of The Postman Didn't Ring includes Richard Travis, Brenda Joyce, Spencer Charters, Stanley Andrews, William Bakewell.
When was The Postman Didn't Ring released and how long is it?
The Postman Didn't Ring was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Postman Didn't Ring?
The Postman Didn't Ring holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
















