Press Release Warner Archive Press Release: The Letter (1940) (Blu-ray) (1 Viewer)

[PMF]

Wouldn't THAT be a kick. As good as Davis is in that, and she IS, the movie is totally stolen by Patricia Collinge recreating her heartbreaking stage performance.

Little doubt, Hellman doth bring out the best.

 

[Will Krupp]

Little doubt, Hellman doth bring out the best.

Well done you!! Tip of the hat to you, sir!

 

[bujaki]

Wouldn't THAT be a kick. Wonderful movie. As good as Davis is in that, and she IS, the movie is totally stolen IMO by Patricia Collinge recreating her heartbreaking stage performance.

Collinge is unforgettable and heartbreaking as Birdie. Her character is also well-served in the opera Regina.
I've also seen Greer Garson as Regina and actually liked her performance better than Bette's because Garson played an outwardly superficial, charming Southern lady (of which I still meet many such magnolias), instead of the tarantula that Bette plays. I believe that Wyler wanted another interpretation from Davis and it was this that caused their professional rupture.

 

[marcco00]

Also a shout out to Herbert Marshall, who is an EXCELLECT acting partner to Davis in

both of these films!

 

[Robert Crawford]

Looks like September 24th is the release date.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

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