Still from The Scarlet Letter — The Scarlet Letter (1926) — Victor Sjöström

Victor Sjöström

The Scarlet Letter

Name: The Scarlet Letter
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1926
Duration: 97 min

English / 1926 / 1h 37m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama History

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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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorVictor Sjöström

WriterFrances Marion, Nathaniel Hawthorne

EditorHugh Wynn

ProducerVictor Sjöström

Cast

Lillian Gishas Hester Prynne

Lars Hansonas Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale

Henry B. Walthallas Roger Prynne aka Roger Chillingworth

Karl Daneas Giles

William H. Tookeras The Governor

Marcelle Cordayas Mistress Hibbins

Fred Herzogas The Jailer

Jules Cowlesas The Beadle

Mary Hawesas Patience

Joyce Coadas Pearl

James A. Marcusas A Sea Captain

Polly Moranas Jeering Townswoman (uncredited)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

The Phantom Carriage1921

Both directed by Victor Sjöström

Or

A Man There Was1917Both directed by Victor Sjöström
The Outlaw and His Wife1918Both directed by Victor Sjöström