The Letter
In Singapore, Leslie Crosbie (Bette Davis) shoots and kills a man, claiming that he tried to take advantage of her. She is arrested and her husband, Robert (Herbert Marshall), hires attorney Howard Joyce (James Stephenson) to defend her. During the trial Howard uncovers an incriminating letter that casts doubt on Leslie's story. The two become embroiled in a blackmail scheme involving a Malayan clerk (Victor Sen Yung) and the dead man's widow (Gale Sondergaard).
Release Date
Nov 22, 1940
Running Time
95 minutes
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Starring
Bette Davis
Herbert Marshall
James Stephenson
Credits
Director William Wyler
Screenplay Howard E. Koch
Producer Hal B. Wallis
Cinematography Tony Gaudio
Editing George Amy, Warren Low
Music Max Steiner
Distributor Warner Bros.
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