The Letter (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1929, The Letter is a drama film directed by Jean de Limur, running about 65 minutes. “Blinded by the fury of passion - by the despair of a lost love -- she had not reckoned with "The Letter"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A planter's wife shoots a neighbor, but tells conflicting stories of what happened.
Who’s in it. The Letter stars Jeanne Eagels as Leslie Crosbie, Reginald Owen as Robert Crosbie, Herbert Marshall as Geoffrey Hammond and Irene Browne as Mrs. Joyce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Letter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Letter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Letter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Letter (1929)?
- In US, The Letter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Letter worth watching?
- The Letter holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Letter?
- The Letter stars Jeanne Eagels, Reginald Owen, Herbert Marshall, Irene Browne and O. P. Heggie.
- When was The Letter released?
- The Letter was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.