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The Letter is a 1940 American crime film noir melodrama directed by William Wyler, and starring Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall and James Stephenson. The screenplay by Howard E. Koch is based on the 1927 play of the same name by W. Somerset Maugham derived from his own short story.
A film adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's play, The Letter tells the story of a woman who kills a man in Singapore and claims self-defense. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.
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- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- William Wyler
- 1940-11-23
The Letter t ells the story of a journey to Rome of frontline leaders to discuss the encyclical letter Laudato Si’ with Pope Francis. The exclusive dialogue with the Pope, included in the film, offers a revealing insight into the personal history of Pope Francis and stories never seen since he became the Bishop of Rome.
A woman claims to have killed in self-defense, until a blackmailer turns up with incriminating evidence.
- William Wyler, Chuck Hansen, Sherry Shourds
- Bette Davis
Sep 2, 2020 · Directed by William Wyler, we explore The Letter (1940) and its place as a forerunner to Film Noir starring Bette Davis and Herbert Marshall.
A woman shoots a man in Singapore and claims self-defense, but a letter she wrote to him may prove her guilt. IMDb provides three different plot summaries and a synopsis of this classic film based on a play by W. Somerset Maugham.
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Directed by. William Wyler. United States, 1940. Drama, Crime, Film noir. 91. Synopsis. The wife of a rubber plantation administrator shoots a man to death and claims it was self-defense. Her poise, graciousness and stoicism impress nearly everyone who meets her.
