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The 13th Letter
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The 13th Letter

1951-02-21 · 85 min · ★ 5.7

Crime · Mystery · Thriller

A new doctor in a quiet Quebec town sparks rumors and accusations when anonymous letters allege an affair with a married woman.

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Directors
Otto Preminger
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,075,000

Top Cast

Linda DarnellLinda DarnellDenise Turner
Charles BoyerCharles BoyerDr. Paul Laurent
Michael RennieMichael RennieDr. Pearson
Constance SmithConstance SmithCora Laurent
Françoise RosayFrançoise RosayMrs. Gauthier
Judith EvelynJudith EvelynSister Marie Corbin
Guy SorelRobert Helier
June HedinRochelle Turner
George AlexanderDr. Fletcher (uncredited)
Jacques AugerJacques AugerPriest (uncredited)
Lucie BoitresTownswoman (uncredited)
C. BosvierTownsman (uncredited)
Sheila M. CoonanTownswoman (uncredited)
Wilford DavidsonTownsman (uncredited)
Camille DucharmeFredette (uncredited)
J. Léo GagnonJ. Léo GagnonDr. Helier (uncredited)
Blanche GauthierTownswoman (uncredited)
Arthur GroulxTownsman (uncredited)
Paul GuèvremontPaul GuèvremontPostman (uncredited)
L.P. HerbertTownsman (uncredited)

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