The 13th Letter (1951)
1h 25m
Running Time
February 21, 1951Release Date
The 13th Letter (1951)
1h 25m
Running Time
February 21, 1951Release Date
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Plot.
When Dr. Pearson comes to a quiet Quebec town to set up his medical practice, he attracts the notice of Cora, whose husband, Paul, is the town's other doctor, and Denise, eldest daughter of the family in whose house he lodges. When an unknown person begins writing letters attacking Dr. Pearson and Cora for having an affair, a complex web of rumors, lies and accusations begins to ensnare nearly everyone in town.
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Cast & Crew.
Linda Darnell
Denise Turner
Charles Boyer
Dr. Paul Laurent
Michael Rennie
Dr. Pearson
Constance Smith
Cora Laurent
Françoise Rosay
Mrs. Gauthier
Otto Preminger
Director
Judith Evelyn
Sister Marie Corbin
Howard Koch
Writer
Guy Sorel
Robert Helier
Louis Chavance
Writer
June Hedin
Rochelle Turner
Alex North
Composer
George Alexander
Dr. Fletcher (uncredited)
Joseph LaShelle
Cinematographer
Jacques Auger
Priest (uncredited)
Louis R. Loeffler
Editor
Lucie Boitres
Townswoman (uncredited)
C. Bosvier
Townsman (uncredited)
Sheila M. Coonan
Townswoman (uncredited)
Wilford Davidson
Townsman (uncredited)
Camille Ducharme
Fredette (uncredited)
J. Léo Gagnon
Dr. Helier (uncredited)
Blanche Gauthier
Townswoman (uncredited)
Arthur Groulx
Townsman (uncredited)
Paul Guèvremont
Postman (uncredited)
L.P. Herbert
Townsman (uncredited)
Robin Hughes
Intern (uncredited)
Odie Lemire
Townswoman (uncredited)
Ovila Légaré
Mayor (uncredited)
Stanley Mann
Officer (uncredited)
Patrick O'Moore
Intern (uncredited)
Gilles Pelletier
Townsman (uncredited)
Media.
Details.
Release DateFebruary 21, 1951
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 25m
Content RatingNR
Genres
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Wiki.
The 13th Letter is a 1951 American film noir mystery film directed by Otto Preminger and starring Linda Darnell, Charles Boyer, Michael Rennie, and Constance Smith. The film is a remake of the French film Le Corbeau (The Raven, 1943) directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.