Love Letters (1917): cast, story & where to watch

1917 · Film

Love Letters poster

Released in 1917, Love Letters is a drama and mystery film directed by Roy William Neill, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. Naive Eileen Rodney (Dorothy Dalton) is duped by the high-minded talk of Raymond Moreland (William Conklin). But when she discovers that he wants to take her to India without the benefit of a marriage license, she balks and instead weds her guardian, John Harland (Thurston Hall). However, she had written some letters to Moreland, and these come back to haunt her when he tries to use them for blackmail.

Who’s in it. Love Letters stars Dorothy Dalton as Eileen Rodney, William Conklin as Raymoond Moreland, Dorcas Matthews as Eleanor Dare and Thurston Hall as John Harland, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Letters page.

If you liked it. Fans of Love Letters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Love Letters (1917)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Letters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Love Letters?
Love Letters stars Dorothy Dalton, William Conklin, Dorcas Matthews, Thurston Hall and Hayward Mack.
When was Love Letters released?
Love Letters was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.