The Scarlet Letter
1927, English. Directed by Victor Sjöström.
In Puritan Boston, seamstress Hester Prynne and kindly Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale fall in love. After Dimmesdale must go away for a time to England, he returns to discover that Hester has given birth to their child and is the focus of local censure.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Victor SjöströmDirector
- Lillian GishHester Prynne
- Lars HansonRev. Arthur Dimmesdale
- Henry B. WalthallRoger Prynne aka Roger Chillingworth
- Karl DaneGiles
- William H. TookerThe Governor
- Marcelle CordayMistress Hibbins
- Fred HerzogThe Jailer
- Jules CowlesThe Beadle
- Mary HawesPatience
- Joyce CoadPearl
- James A. MarcusA Sea Captain
- Polly MoranJeering Townswoman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 8 January 1927
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frances Marion, Nathaniel Hawthorne
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What The Scarlet Letter is based on
The Scarlet Letter is based on The Scarlet Letter (1850) by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
1850
The Scarlet Letter
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
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The Scarlet Letter runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Which OTT platform is The Scarlet Letter on?
The Scarlet Letter isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 January 1927. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Scarlet Letter?
If you liked The Scarlet Letter, try Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages, Oranges and Sunshine, Song for a Raggy Boy.
Who directed The Scarlet Letter?
The Scarlet Letter (1927) was directed by Victor Sjöström and stars Lillian Gish, Lars Hanson, Henry B. Walthall.
What is The Scarlet Letter based on?
The Scarlet Letter is based on The Scarlet Letter (1850) by Nathaniel Hawthorne.