The Letter (1929 film)
| The Letter | |
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| Directed by | Jean de Limur |
| Produced by | Monta Bell |
| Written by | Monta Bell Mort Blumenstock Jean de Limur Garrett Fort W. Somerset Maugham (play) |
| Starring | Jeanne Eagels O. P. Heggie Reginald Owen Herbert Marshall Irene Browne |
| Cinematography | George J. Folsey |
| Editing by | Monta Bell Jean de Limur |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date(s) | April 13, 1929 |
| Running time | 65 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Letter (1929) is an American drama film which was made in both silent and talking versions by Paramount Pictures.
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[edit] Preservation status
The Letter was long considered to be a lost film until an original 35mm nitrate print was found and restored. In June 2011, the restored film was released by Warner Archive Collection as a made-on-demand DVD.
[edit] Production background
The film was adapted by Monta Bell, Mort Blumenstock, Jean de Limur and Garrett Fort from the 1927 play The Letter by W. Somerset Maugham. It tells the story of a married woman who kills her secret lover out of jealousy. She later claims he was trying to rape her, and at her trial tries to convince the court of her innocence.
The film stars the famous stage actress Jeanne Eagels, O.P. Heggie, Reginald Owen and Herbert Marshall, and was directed by Jean de Limur. Eagels was posthumously put "under consideration" for nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of the married woman. She was the first performer to be so recognized by the Academy after her death.[1]
[edit] Remake
Bette Davis was later to receive an Oscar nomination for playing the same role in William Wyler's 1940 remake. Herbert Marshall appeared also in the later film, this time as the husband.
[edit] References
- ^ O'Connor, Clint (2008-07-13). "James Dean, Spencer Tracy among posthumous Oscar nods". http://www.cleveland.com/movies/index.ssf/2008/07/james_dean_spencer_tracy_among.html. Retrieved 2009-07-19.
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