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By Sharon W (124) on 17 Jul 2009

Wyler's camerawork glides effortlessly and his direction is impeccable in this noirish South-Asian backdrop, guiding The Letter from a showstopping…

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By Vian S (49) on 23 Jun 2009

Remarkable! great thriller, I highly recommend this movie. amazing performance from Bette Davis…

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By Josè M (1,677) on 14 May 2009

A movie that starts with a bang, literally…

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By Sunnie D (80) on 16 Apr 2009

Marvelous film with nice cinematography and great performances by the entire cast. A must see film for all Bette Davis fans and classic movie lovers…

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By Nick G (800) on 14 Apr 2009

Great Davis performance…

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By Fredrik G (27) on 24 Jun 2008

I always enjoy any movie with Bette Davis' name attached to it and I enjoyed this one as well…

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By Afzal S (40) on 14 Jun 2008

A Black & White film that can shock even the hardened sensibilities of those living in the 21st century…

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By Susan W (125) on 07 Jun 2008

Great asthetics, although the misogyny and racism make this a quaint cultural artifact…

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By Renee - (86) on 01 Jun 2008

~~~Bette Davis~ ~At her best!~~…

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By Deering R (131) on 26 Apr 2008

This William Wyler 1940 remake of the original 1929 movie is a great watch. Bette plays the wife of a rubber plantation owner…

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By Harry S (388) on 15 Apr 2008

Bette at her best, underplaying her role. Only negative are the Asian stereotypes, especially the dragon lady played by Gale Sondergaard…

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By Rance C (35) on 11 Apr 2008

Essential Bette Davis! This is a role she can really sink her teeth into and does…

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By Jenessa H (22) on 01 Apr 2008

Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte is a very suspenseful and interesting horror film staring Bette Davis…

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By Kimberly R (66) on 21 Mar 2008

Bette kills her lover in this one. She shoots him in cold blood, in the opening scene…

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By Paul J (1,190) on 06 Mar 2008

An amazing movie with Bette Davis at the lead. She made my blood turn cold with the opening scene. A must see for classical movie lovers…

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By Fiona S (21) on 26 Jan 2008

Intense, surprising, with good acting and a strong ending... it was a good way to know Bette…

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By Rodney M (46) on 20 Jan 2008

Melodrama at its very best. Davis' character is a schemer, but so compelling. This is what movies are all about…

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By Lucy W (391) on 04 Jan 2008

Great acting, comparatively weak story line. davis is a queen but not every one of her films is brilliant as all about eve or other. i've seen better…

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By Brian K (1,195) on 07 Dec 2007

Dark. Events unfold relentlessly to the inevitable finish. Yet, you hold your breath, willing it to be some other way. Completely engaging…

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By Josh H (1,272) on 04 Dec 2007

The opening scene is fantastic, and so is the expressive Bette Davis. It's like a film noir...outside of the noir era…

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