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Still from The Letter — The Letter (1929) — Jean de LimurPhotographed by George J. Folsey

Poster for The Letter

Jean de Limur

The Letter

English / 1929 / 1h 5m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

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Synopsis

A plantation owner's wife goes on trial for shooting a man she says attacked her, but a handwritten letter reveals otherwise.

Included in
Hollywood Chinese
Position 5
Included in
August 2022
Position 41

Credits

Crew

DirectorJean de Limur

WriterGarrett Fort

CinematographerGeorge J. Folsey

Editor,

ProducerMonta Bell

Cast

Jeanne Eagelsas Leslie Crosbie

Reginald Owenas Robert Crosbie

Herbert Marshallas Geoffrey Hammond

Irene Browneas Mrs. Joyce

O. P. Heggieas Joyce

Lady Tsen Meias Li-Ti

Tamaki Yoshiwaraas Ong Chi Seng

Fredi Washingtonas Opium Den Dancer (Uncredited)

Isabel Washingtonas Opium Den Dancer (Uncredited)

The Letter (1929) | Criteria