The Scarlet Letter (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1934, The Scarlet Letter is a drama film directed by Robert G. Vignola, running about 69 minutes. “Three Generations have Thrilled to its Absorbing Drama!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the seventeenth century, in Massachusetts, a young woman is forced to wear a scarlet "A" on her dress for bearing a child out of wedlock.
Who’s in it. The Scarlet Letter stars Colleen Moore as Hester Prynne, Hardie Albright as Arthur Dimmesdale, Henry B. Walthall as Roger Chillingworth and Cora Sue Collins as Pearl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Scarlet Letter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Pure Flix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Scarlet Letter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scarlet Letter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scarlet Letter (1934)?
- In US, The Scarlet Letter is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Scarlet Letter worth watching?
- The Scarlet Letter holds an audience score of 4.7 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 Scarlet Letter?
- The Scarlet Letter stars Colleen Moore, Hardie Albright, Henry B. Walthall, Cora Sue Collins and Alan Hale.
- When was The Scarlet Letter released?
- The Scarlet Letter was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.