A Letter to Three Wives
1949, English. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
ALL OF THEM WONDERED WHILE ONE OF THEM WANDERED!
A letter is addressed to three wives from their 'best friend', announcing that she's running away with one of their husbands – but she doesn't specify which one.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Joseph L. MankiewiczDirector
- Ann SothernRita Phipps
- Linda DarnellLora Mae Hollingsway
- Jeanne CrainDeborah Bishop
- Kirk DouglasGeorge Phipps
- Paul DouglasPorter Hollingsway
- Jeffrey LynnBradford 'Brad' Bishop
- Barbara LawrenceGeorgiana 'Babe' Finney
- Connie GilchristMrs. Ruby Finney
- Florence BatesMrs. Manleigh
- Hobart CavanaughMr. Manleigh
- James AdamsonPorter's Butler (uncredited)
- Joe BautistaThomasino (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 20 January 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Box office
- $5.4M
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What A Letter to Three Wives is based on
A Letter to Three Wives is adapted from a novel.
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A Letter to Three Wives: quick answers
Is A Letter to Three Wives worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 187 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Letter to Three Wives?
A Letter to Three Wives runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does A Letter to Three Wives have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Letter to Three Wives. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Letter to Three Wives parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Letter to Three Wives is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Letter to Three Wives on?
A Letter to Three Wives isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Letter to Three Wives?
If you liked A Letter to Three Wives, try Possession, Persuasion, Message in a Bottle.
Who directed A Letter to Three Wives?
A Letter to Three Wives (1949) was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and stars Ann Sothern, Linda Darnell, Jeanne Crain.
What is A Letter to Three Wives based on?
A Letter to Three Wives is adapted from a novel.