Synopsis
The Letter (1940) The wife of a rubber plantation administrator shoots a man to death and claims it was self-defense. Her poise, graciousness and stoicism impress nearly everyone who meets her. Her husband is certainly without doubt; so is the district officer; while her lawyer's doubts may be a natural skepticism. But this is Singapore and the resentful natives will have no compunction about undermining this accused murderess. A letter in her hand turns up and may prove her undoing. ??J. Spurlin

Awards: 1 win & 9 nominations total
Worldwide Gross: $16,455


William Wyler
Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, James Stephenson
1940-11-23 (United States)
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