Letter of Introduction
1938, English. Directed by John M. Stahl.
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An aging actor, trying to make a comeback on Broadway, is surprised when his estranged daughter shows up. It seems that she is an actress and is also trying to make it on Broadway. He tries to re-establish his relationship with her while also trying to hide the fact that she is his daughter from the press.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Letter of Introduction is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- John M. StahlDirector
- Adolphe MenjouJohn Mannering
- Andrea LeedsKay Martin
- George MurphyBarry Paige
- Edgar BergenHimself
- Rita JohnsonHoney
- Ann SheridanLydia Hoyt
- Ernest CossartAndrews, the Butler
- Frank JenksJoe, theatre prompter
- Eve ArdenCora Phelps
- Jonathan HaleLou Woodstock (uncredited)
- Constance MooreAutograph Seeker (uncredited)
- Frances RobinsonHatcheck Girl (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 5 August 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Leonard Spigelgass, Sheridan Gibney, Bernice Boone
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Letter of Introduction runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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Letter of Introduction is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Letter of Introduction on?
Letter of Introduction is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Letter of Introduction?
If you liked Letter of Introduction, try It Runs in the Family, The Good Half, Class Act.
Who directed Letter of Introduction?
Letter of Introduction (1938) was directed by John M. Stahl and stars Adolphe Menjou, Andrea Leeds, George Murphy.