The Letter
1929, English. Directed by Jean de Limur.
Blinded by the fury of passion - by the despair of a lost love -- she had not reckoned with "The Letter"
A plantation owner's wife goes on trial for shooting a man she says attacked her, but a handwritten letter reveals otherwise.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 17 March 1929
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Garrett Fort
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What The Letter is based on
The Letter is based on The Letter, a play or musical by William Somerset Maugham.
Play or musical
The Letter
By William Somerset Maugham
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How long is The Letter?
The Letter runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
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The Letter is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Letter on?
The Letter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Letter?
If you liked The Letter, try Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius, Won't Back Down, Hungry Hearts.
Who directed The Letter?
The Letter (1929) was directed by Jean de Limur and stars Jeanne Eagels, Reginald Owen, Herbert Marshall.
What is The Letter based on?
The Letter is based on The Letter, a play or musical by William Somerset Maugham.