The Letter (1929 film)

The Letter
Film poster
Directed byJean de Limur
Screenplay byGarrett Fort
Based onthe play The Letter
1927 play
by W. Somerset Maugham
Produced byMonta Bell
StarringJeanne Eagels
O.P. Heggie
CinematographyGeorge J. Folsey
Edited byJean De Limur
Monta Bell
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • April 13, 1929 (1929-04-13)
Running time
65 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Letter is an American pre-Code dramatic film directed by Jean de Limur and released by Paramount Pictures. It was the first full-sound feature shot at Astoria Studios, Queens, New York City.[1] A silent version of the film was also released.[2] The film stars stage actress Jeanne Eagels in her penultimate role and O.P. Heggie. The film was adapted by Garrett Fort from the 1927 play The Letter by W. Somerset Maugham. It tells the story of a jealous married woman who kills her lover and is brought to trial.


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