The Letter (1940)
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Cast
as Leslie Crosbie
as Robert Crosbie
as Howard Joyce
as Mrs. Hammond
as Dorothy Joyce
as Prescott
as John Withers
as Adele Ainsworth
as Adele Ainsworth
as Ong Chi Seng
as Mrs. Cooper
as Chung Hi
as Head Boy
as Fred
as Driver
as Bob's Friend
as John Withers
as Bob's Friend
as Well-Wisher
as Geoffrey Hammond
as Bartender at Party
Critic Reviews for The Letter
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Like Jezebel, the relationship of the characters to the setting and the people who serve them... is complicated - in problematic ways but in challenging, subversive ways too.
even a bad Davis movie where she's hamming and mugging and even humiliating herself is more fun than practically no Bette at all.
This might be one of Bette Davis' least sympathetic parts, which is saying something.
Expert direction, splendid performances and an amazing score combine to make this somber picture one of the most satisfying film experiences of the year.
The greatest actress that the cinema has ever had the honor to service is typically terrific.
The Letter is a movie that provides that personal satisfaction that works of art produce in our soul. [Full review in Spanish]
Audience Reviews for The Letter
A slightly predictable story of blackmail and murder involving Bette Davis. Pretty good movie, but it could be more exciting.
Super Reviewer
What a powerful performance by Miss Davis in a very unflattering role. All the elements are present for a great motion picture (casting, direction & screenplay) and The Letter delivers in spades
Super Reviewer
maybe the best of ms. davis' many fine performances. and one of the best opening scenes ever.
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