The 13th Letter
1951, English. Directed by Otto Preminger.
A Strange Kind of Killer Is Loose in This Town!
A new doctor in a quiet Quebec town sparks rumors and accusations when anonymous letters allege an affair with a married woman.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Otto PremingerDirector
- Linda DarnellDenise Turner
- Charles BoyerDr. Paul Laurent
- Michael RennieDr. Pearson
- Constance SmithCora Laurent
- Françoise RosayMrs. Gauthier
- Judith EvelynSister Marie Corbin
- Guy SorelRobert Helier
- June HedinRochelle Turner
- George AlexanderDr. Fletcher (uncredited)
- Jacques AugerPriest (uncredited)
- Lucie BoitresTownswoman (uncredited)
- C. BosvierTownsman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 21 February 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Louis Chavance, Howard E. Koch
- Budget
- $1.1M
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The 13th Letter: quick answers
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How long is The 13th Letter?
The 13th Letter runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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The 13th Letter is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The 13th Letter on?
The 13th Letter isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 February 1951. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The 13th Letter?
If you liked The 13th Letter, try The Glass Key, Lady in the Lake, Time Without Pity.
Who directed The 13th Letter?
The 13th Letter (1951) was directed by Otto Preminger and stars Linda Darnell, Charles Boyer, Michael Rennie.