Still from A Letter to Three Wives — A Letter to Three Wives (1949) — Joseph L. MankiewiczPhotographed by Arthur C. Miller

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

A Letter to Three Wives

Name: A Letter to Three Wives
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Released: 1949
Duration: 103 min

English / 1949 / 1h 43m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Mystery Romance

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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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorJoseph L. Mankiewicz

WriterJoseph L. Mankiewicz

CinematographerArthur C. Miller

ComposerAlfred Newman

EditorJ. Watson Webb Jr.

ProducerSol C. Siegel

Cast

Ann Sothernas Rita Phipps

Linda Darnellas Lora Mae Hollingsway

Jeanne Crainas Deborah Bishop

Kirk Douglasas George Phipps

Paul Douglasas Porter Hollingsway

Jeffrey Lynnas Bradford 'Brad' Bishop

Barbara Lawrenceas Georgiana 'Babe' Finney

Connie Gilchristas Mrs. Ruby Finney

Florence Batesas Mrs. Manleigh

Hobart Cavanaughas Mr. Manleigh

James Adamsonas Porter's Butler (uncredited)

Joe Bautistaas Thomasino (uncredited)

Patti Bradyas Kathleen (uncredited)

Ralph Brooksas Bookie Dancer at Country Club (uncredited)

John Davidsonas John, First Waiter (uncredited)

Sayre Dearingas Country Club Member (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnumas Country Club Member (uncredited)

Sam Finnas Second Waiter (uncredited)

Celeste Holmas Addie Ross (voice) (uncredited)

Stuart Holmesas Old Man at Table (uncredited)