The Letter_
"Blinded by the fury of passion - by the despair of a lost love -- she had not reckoned with "The Letter""
A plantation owner's wife goes on trial for shooting a man she says attacked her, but a handwritten letter reveals otherwise.
Starring
Jeanne Eagels, Reginald Owen, Herbert Marshall
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Letter was released 97 years ago in 1929.
Overview
A plantation owner's wife goes on trial for shooting a man she says attacked her, but a handwritten letter reveals otherwise.
The Letter is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 5m.
CAST (9)
Jeanne Eagels
Leslie Crosbie
Reginald Owen
Robert Crosbie
Herbert Marshall
Geoffrey Hammond
Irene Browne
Mrs. Joyce
O. P. Heggie
Joyce
Lady Tsen Mei
Li-Ti
TY
Tamaki Yoshiwara
Ong Chi Seng
Fredi Washington
Opium Den Dancer (Uncredited)
IW
Isabel Washington
Opium Den Dancer (Uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Letter about?
A plantation owner's wife goes on trial for shooting a man she says attacked her, but a handwritten letter reveals otherwise.
How long is The Letter?
The Letter has a runtime of 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Who stars in The Letter?
The cast of The Letter includes Jeanne Eagels, Reginald Owen, Herbert Marshall, Irene Browne, O. P. Heggie.
What is the rating of The Letter?
The Letter has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 22 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama