Poison Pen (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1939, Poison Pen is a drama film directed by Paul L. Stein, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. The inhabitants of a peaceful village begin receiving mysterious hate mail penned by someone with malicious thoughts.
Who’s in it. Poison Pen stars Flora Robson as Mary Rider, Robert Newton as Sam Hurrin, Ann Todd as Ann Rider and Geoffrey Toone as David, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Poison Pen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poison Pen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poison Pen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poison Pen (1939)?
- In GB, Poison Pen is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Poison Pen worth watching?
- Poison Pen holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poison Pen?
- Poison Pen stars Flora Robson, Robert Newton, Ann Todd, Geoffrey Toone and Reginald Tate.
- When was Poison Pen released?
- Poison Pen was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.