Letty Lynton (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1932, Letty Lynton is a drama film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 84 minutes. “Put yourself in her place- a girl's dream of love realized- only to be menaced by a past indiscretion! It's thrilling- it's full of tears and laughs, it rings true because it IS true!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Socialite Letty Lynton is returning to New York, abandoning one-time lover Emile Renaul in South America, when she strikes up a shipboard romance with Jerry Darrow. Renault is waiting for her in New York and will not leave her alone, so she poisons him. When detectives take her to the D.A.s office, Jerry cooks up an alibi.
Who’s in it. Letty Lynton stars Joan Crawford as Letty Lynton, Robert Montgomery as Hale Darrow, Nils Asther as Emile Renaul and Lewis Stone as District Attorney Haney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Letty Lynton 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 Letty Lynton page.
If you liked it. Fans of Letty Lynton tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Letty Lynton (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Letty Lynton change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Letty Lynton worth watching?
- Letty Lynton holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Letty Lynton?
- Letty Lynton stars Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery, Nils Asther, Lewis Stone and May Robson.
- When was Letty Lynton released?
- Letty Lynton was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.