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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Letter_(1940_film)The Letter (1940 film) - Wikipedia

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   Plot. Bette Davis and Herbert Marshall in The Letter. Bette Davis as Leslie Crosbie. Leslie Crosbie, the wife of a British rubber plantation manager in Malaya, shoots dead Geoffrey Hammond, a well-known member of the expatriate community.

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4. facts.net › movie › 39-facts-about-the-movie-the-letter39 Facts About The Movie The Letter

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   Oct 5, 2023 · Set in the tropical plantations of Malaya (now Malaysia), the movie tells the story of a woman named Leslie Crosbie who is caught in a web of deceit and murder. With its engaging storyline, exceptional performances, and stunning cinematography, The Letter has left a lasting impact on the history of cinema.

5. www.imdb.com › title › tt0032701The Letter (1940) - Filming & production - IMDb

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   The Letter. Jump to Edit. Filming locations. Stage 1, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA. Stage 16, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA. Stage 24, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA.

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7. www.imdb.com › title › tt0032701The Letter (1940) - IMDb

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   1h 35m. IMDb RATING. 7.5 /10. 15K. YOUR RATING. Rate. Play trailer 2:18. 1 4. 1 Video. 30 Photos. Film Noir Crime Drama Mystery Romance. The wife of a rubber plantation administrator shoots a man to death and claims it was self-defense, but a letter written in her own hand may prove her undoing. Director. William Wyler. Writers. W. Somerset Maugham

   • 7.5/10 (15K)
   • Genre: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

   • Director: William Wyler
   • Release Date: 1940-11-23

8. www.altfg.com › the-letter-movie-1940The Letter (Movie): Bette Davis - Alt Film Guide

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   The Letter movie synopsis: In Malaya, a plantation owner’s wife (Bette Davis) shoots a man multiple times, later asserting that he wanted to sexually assault her. After her devoted husband (Herbert Marshall) hires a reliable – if suspicious – attorney (James Stephenson), everything seems to be going her way.

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   Released Nov 22, 1940 1h 35m Drama CTA List. 100% Tomatometer 15 Reviews 82% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings. In Singapore, Leslie Crosbie (Bette Davis) shoots and kills a man, claiming that he tried...

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    What is the movie 'The Letter' about?

    • The Letter is a movie about Bette Davis, who plays a plantation owner's wife in Malaya. In the film, she shoots a man multiple times and later asserts that he had attempted to sexually assault her. After her devoted husband (Herbert Marshall) hires a reliable – if suspicious – attorney (James Stephenson), it appears that everything is going in her favor.

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    Is 'The Letter' (1940) a good movie?

    • The Letter (1940) movie is one of Bette Davis’ greatest showcases and a flawlessly acted, splendidly produced adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham’s play. It remains one of the artistic peaks of Hollywood’s studio era. The film features a fantastic cast including Herbert Marshall, James Stephenson, and Gale Sondergaard.

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    Is the letter based on a true story?

    • The Letter is a 1940 American crime film noir melodrama directed by William Wyler, and starring Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall and James Stephenson. [ 1] The screenplay by Howard E. Koch is based on the 1927 play of the same name by W. Somerset Maugham derived from his own short story. The play was first filmed in 1929, by director Jean de Limur.

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    What is the plot of The Letter movie?

    • The Letter plot: A woman, Leslie Crosbie (Bette Davis), fires shots at local playboy Geoff Hammond and kills him. The movie begins in the dark of night on a Malayan rubber plantation as the gunshots are heard.

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    Where can I watch the letter?

    • Rent The Letter on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV. Like Jezebel, the relationship of the characters to the setting and the people who serve them... is complicated - in problematic ways but in challenging, subversive ways too.

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    What movie based on Hammond's letter?

    • Hammond’s Eurasian widow (Sondergaard) uses the letter as part of a $10,000 blackmail scheme, demands a personal apology, and seeks the ultimate revenge. This great Bette Davis/Warner Bros. picture was positioned between the star’s All This and Heaven Too (1940) and The Great Lie (1941). Visits: 150 The Letter movie storyline.

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    Jul 28, 2019 · The film’s startling opening scene occurs on a moonlight night on the grounds of a Malaysian rubber plantation. The wife of the plantation owner, Leslie Crosbie (Davis) trails after Geoffrey Hammond (Newell) as he staggers from the bungalow’s porch, and pumps bullets into his body.