A Letter to Three Wives (1949): Perfery

A Letter to Three Wives

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(1949)Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz103 minRomance, Drama, Mystery

“ALL OF THEM WONDERED WHILE ONE OF THEM WANDERED!”

A letter reaches three wives just as they leave on a day trip, and it's from Addie Ross, a friend who announces she has run off with one of their husbands. She doesn't say which. Deborah (Jeanne Crain), Lora Mae (Linda Darnell) and Rita (Ann Sothern) spend the hours that follow turning over their marriages, one by one. Joseph L. Mankiewicz uses the waiting to show how little each woman trusts that her husband is staying.

Ann Sothernas Rita Phipps

Linda Darnellas Lora Mae Hollingsway

Jeanne Crainas Deborah Bishop

Kirk Douglasas George Phipps

Paul Douglasas Porter Hollingsway

Jeffrey Lynnas Bradford 'Brad' Bishop

Barbara Lawrenceas Georgiana 'Babe' Finney

Connie Gilchristas Mrs. Ruby Finney

Florence Batesas Mrs. Manleigh

Hobart Cavanaughas Mr. Manleigh

JA James Adamsonas Porter's Butler (uncredited)

Joe Bautistaas Thomasino (uncredited)

Patti Bradyas Kathleen (uncredited)

RB Ralph Brooksas Bookie Dancer at Country Club (uncredited)

John Davidsonas John, First Waiter (uncredited)

Sayre Dearingas Country Club Member (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnumas Country Club Member (uncredited)

SF Sam Finnas Second Waiter (uncredited)

Celeste Holmas Addie Ross (voice) (uncredited)

Stuart Holmesas Old Man at Table (uncredited)

Wilbur Mackas Country Club Member (uncredited)

Mae Marshas Miss Jenkins (uncredited)

George Offerman, Jr.as Nick Butler (uncredited)

Thelma Ritteras Sadie Dugan (uncredited)