Review of The Letter (1940) by Ashley H — 06 Oct 2006
William Wyler directs with flourish in this engaging story of jilted adulteress (Bette Davis) who kills her lover and tries to get away with it after revealing letter turns up that could threaten to expose her.
James Stephenson is strong as Davis' dedicated defense attorney who takes her side while her complacent husband struggles to understand. Bette gives suitably multi-layered performance which makes it difficult for us to decide whether or not we can or should side with her.
Gale Sondergaard is memorable in her mesmerizing role as the Asian wife of the slain victim who has control of the infamous Letter.
This review of The Letter (1940) was written by Ashley H on 06 Oct 2006.
The Letter has generally received very positive reviews.
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