Love Letters (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1945, Love Letters is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by William Dieterle, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. When a man asks another man more facile with words to do his wooing for him, there are always complications. The man with no talent for writing marries the girl, confesses one night he didn't write the letters and ends up with a knife in his back. The writer of the letters fell in love with the woman he wrote to and wants to become her second husband even if she did murder husband number one. Singleton doesn't remember the murder or anything about the first 22 years of her life as Victoria Remington. Then at her second wedding she wonders why she said "I take you, Roger," instead of "I take you, Allen."
Who’s in it. Love Letters stars Jennifer Jones as Singleton, Joseph Cotten as Allen Quinton, Ann Richards as Dilly Carson and Cecil Kellaway as Mac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Love Letters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 (1945)?
- In US, Love Letters is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love Letters worth watching?
- Love Letters holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Letters?
- Love Letters stars Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Ann Richards, Cecil Kellaway and Gladys Cooper.
- When was Love Letters released?
- Love Letters was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.