The 13th Letter (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1951, The 13th Letter is a crime film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 85 minutes. “A Strange Kind of Killer Is Loose in This Town!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Dr. Pearson comes to a quiet Quebec town to set up his medical practice, he attracts the notice of Cora, whose husband, Paul, is the town's other doctor, and Denise, eldest daughter of the family in whose house he lodges. When an unknown person begins writing letters attacking Dr. Pearson and Cora for having an affair, a complex web of rumors, lies and accusations begins to ensnare nearly everyone in town.
Who’s in it. The 13th Letter stars Linda Darnell as Denise Turner, Charles Boyer as Dr. Paul Laurent, Michael Rennie as Dr. Pearson and Constance Smith as Cora Laurent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The 13th Letter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 13th Letter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 13th Letter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 13th Letter (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The 13th Letter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The 13th Letter worth watching?
- The 13th Letter holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 13th Letter?
- The 13th Letter stars Linda Darnell, Charles Boyer, Michael Rennie, Constance Smith and Françoise Rosay.
- When was The 13th Letter released?
- The 13th Letter was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.