Crime ·Drama · United States of America · 1940 · 1h 35m

The Letter

The Letter poster
Director
William Wyler
Cast
Bette Davis as Leslie Crosbie Herbert Marshall as Robert Crosbie James Stephenson as Howard Joyce Frieda Inescort as Dorothy Joyce Gale Sondergaard as Mrs. Hammond Bruce Lester as John Withers
Crew
Tony Gaudio — Director of Photography George Amy — Editor Warren Low — Editor Max Steiner — Original Music Composer Howard Koch — Screenplay William Wyler — Producer
Tagline

Fascinating, Tantalizing and DANGEROUS!

Synopsis

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

Trailer The Letter — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
William Wyler Director Tony Gaudio Director of Photography George Amy Editor Warren Low Editor Max Steiner Original Music Composer Howard Koch Screenplay William Wyler Producer Orry-Kelly Costume Design
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