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Still from The Letter — The Letter (1940) — William WylerPhotographed by Tony Gaudio

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William Wyler

The Letter

English / 1940 / 1h 35m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

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Synopsis

After a woman shoots a man to death, a damning letter she wrote raises suspicions.

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Directed by William Wyler
Position 6
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Starring Bette Davis
Position 13
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Additions: December 2019
Position 30

Credits

Crew

DirectorWilliam Wyler

WriterHoward Koch

CinematographerTony Gaudio

ComposerMax Steiner

EditorGeorge Amy, Warren Low

ProducerWilliam Wyler

Cast

Bette Davisas Leslie Crosbie

Herbert Marshallas Robert Crosbie

James Stephensonas Howard Joyce

Frieda Inescortas Dorothy Joyce

Gale Sondergaardas Mrs. Hammond

Bruce Lesteras John Withers

Elizabeth Inglisas Adele Ainsworth

Cecil Kellawayas Prescott

Victor Sen Yungas Ong Chi Seng

Doris Lloydas Mrs. Cooper

Willie Fungas Chung Hi

Tetsu Komaias Head Boy

Zita Bacaas Woman (uncredited)

Brooks Benedictas Party Guest (uncredited)

William A. Boardwayas Trial Spectator (uncredited)

David Bruceas Man (uncredited)

James Carlisleas Attorney (uncredited)

George Fordas Party Guest (uncredited)

Roland Gotas Man (uncredited)

Sam Harrisas Party Guest (uncredited)

The Letter (1940) | Criteria