The Letter (1940)

1940 • 91 minutes
4.7
36 reviews
100%
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About this movie

Oscar-winning legend Bette Davis ("What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?") stars in this suspenseful jungle thriller as a woman who claims to have killed in self-defense, until a blackmailer turns up with incriminating evidence. Co-starring Herbert Marshall (Duel in the Sun") and Oscar-winner Gale Sondergaard ("Anthony Adverse"). Directed by Oscar-winner William Wyler ("Ben-Hur"). MPAA Rating: NOTRATED Copyright © 1940 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
36 reviews
Maxine F
February 21, 2016
Great Movie! One of my favorite Betty Davis movie. It's amazing that she remained true to the man she killed. Just goes to show you the power of love.
Lillia Franco
August 22, 2022
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