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The Letter
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The Letter

(1940)Directed by William Wyler95 minCrime, Drama
“Fascinating, Tantalizing and DANGEROUS!”

A man is shot dead, and the woman who fired the gun, Leslie Crosbie (Bette Davis), has an explanation ready. Then a letter in her own handwriting turns up, and her husband Robert (Herbert Marshall) and their lawyer Howard Joyce (James Stephenson) are pulled into what it might mean. William Wyler stays on Davis's face while she waits, her hands working the lace in her lap.

Bette Davisas Leslie Crosbie
Herbert Marshallas Robert Crosbie
James Stephensonas Howard Joyce
Frieda Inescortas Dorothy Joyce
Gale Sondergaardas Mrs. Hammond
Bruce Lesteras John Withers
Elizabeth Inglisas Adele Ainsworth
Cecil Kellawayas Prescott
Victor Sen Yungas Ong Chi Seng
Doris Lloydas Mrs. Cooper
Willie Fungas Chung Hi
Tetsu Komaias Head Boy
Zita Bacaas Woman (uncredited)
Brooks Benedictas Party Guest (uncredited)
WAWilliam A. Boardwayas Trial Spectator (uncredited)
David Bruceas Man (uncredited)
JCJames Carlisleas Attorney (uncredited)
GFGeorge Fordas Party Guest (uncredited)
Roland Gotas Man (uncredited)
SHSam Harrisas Party Guest (uncredited)
Holmes Herbertas Robert's Friend at Bar at Party (uncredited)
CICharles Irwinas Bob's Friend (uncredited)
Pete G. Katchenaroas Man (uncredited)
Crauford Kentas Robert's Friend at Bar (uncredited)