Review of A Letter to Three Wives (1949) by Catherine L — 21 Sep 2011
A Letter to Three Wives is a great comedy-of-manners that is consistently entertaining telling three stories behind what may be the reasons the husband of one of the three wives has left her for one of their best friends.
Innovative in the way it tells its story by not letting us know which one of their husbands has left. The script is great and Joseph L. Mankiewicz' direction is superb; he deserved the Oscars he got for both.
The acting is all around top notch. Jeanne Crain is excellent but to me it's more Ann Sothern's & Linda Darnell's show. They are great especially Darnell who delivers some great little wisecracks.
Like most great films with great acting, the supporting cast is what makes the films more special. Kirk Douglas in one of his earlier roles is quite good in a mostly lighthearted role. But the best of the supporters is the great Thelma Ritter who has a knack at making the most of any role she is given.
Like pretty much every movie she's in, she steals each scene. A Letter to Three Wives is an essential film, highly recommended viewing. 10/10.
This review of A Letter to Three Wives (1949) was written by Catherine L on 21 Sep 2011.
A Letter to Three Wives has generally received very positive reviews.
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