The Letter

Drama 1940 1 hr 35 min

In Singapore, Leslie Crosbie shoots and kills a man, claiming that he tried to take advantage of her. She is arrested and her husband, Robert, hires attorney Howard Joyce to defend her. During the trial Howard uncovers an incriminating letter that casts doubt on Leslie's story. The two become embroiled in a blackmail scheme involving a Malayan clerk and the dead man's widow.

Drama 1940 1 hr 35 min

PG

Starring Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, James Stephenson

Director William Wyler

The Letter

Bette Davis

Leslie Crosbie
Herbert Marshall

Robert Crosbie
James Stephenson

Howard Joyce
Frieda Inescort

Dorothy Joyce
Gale Sondergaard

Mrs. Hammond

About

The Letter

DRAMA

In Singapore, Leslie Crosbie shoots and kills a man, claiming that he tried to take advantage of her. She is arrested and her husband, Robert, hires attorney Howard Joyce to defend her. During the trial Howard uncovers an incriminating letter that casts doubt on Leslie's story. The two become embroiled in a blackmail scheme involving a Malayan clerk and the dead man's widow.

Average 8.4
Reviews 15
Fresh 15

Information

Studio: WARNER BROS.
Released: 1940
Run Time: 1 hr 35 min
Rated: PG
Region of Origin: United States

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio and Subtitles: English (AAC, CC), French (France) (AAC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.