Review of Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948) by Grayson D — 21 Mar 2011

Sad and haunting classic, brilliantly directed by Ophuls.

This review of Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948) was written by Grayson D on 21 Mar 2011.

Letter from an Unknown Woman has generally received very positive reviews.

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V. F. Perkins and Andrew Klevan will hunt me down if I don't give this 5 stars. And I value my life above my critical integrity…

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