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  2. The Letter is a 1940 American crime film noir melodrama directed by William Wyler, and starring Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall and James Stephenson. [1] 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.

  3. Oct 5, 2023 · The Letter is an iconic film that has captivated audiences since its release in 1940. Directed by William Wyler and starring Bette Davis, this gripping drama is based on the play of the same name by W. Somerset Maugham.

  4. Oct 8, 2006 · The Letter: Directed by William Wyler. With Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, James Stephenson, Frieda Inescort. The wife of a rubber plantation administrator shoots a man to death and claims it was self-defense, but a letter written in her own hand may prove her undoing.

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    • Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
    • William Wyler
    • 1940-11-23
  5. Jul 28, 2019 · Film Editing by: George Amy, Warren Low Costume Design by: Orry-Kelly Art Direction by: Carl Jules Weyl Music by: Max Steiner Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures Release Date: November 22, 1940 (New York City) Views: 216

  6. Genres - Crime, Drama, Mystery-Suspense, Romance | Sub-Genres - Film Noir | Release Date - Nov 22, 1940 | Run Time - 95 min. | Countries - United States of America | MPAA Rating - TV-PG

    • William Wyler
  7. The Letter movie synopsis: In Malaya, a plantation owner’s wife (Bette Davis) shoots a man multiple times, later asserting that he wanted to sexually assault her. After her devoted husband (Herbert Marshall) hires a reliable – if suspicious – attorney (James Stephenson), everything seems to be going her way.

  8. The Letter (1940) - Turner Classic Movies. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A woman claims to have killed in self-defense, until a blackmailer turns up with incriminating evidence. Cast & Crew. Read More. William Wyler. Director. Bette Davis. Leslie Crosbie.