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A Letter to Three Wives
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A Letter to Three Wives

1949-01-20 · 103 min · ★ 7.2

Romance · Drama · Mystery

A letter is addressed to three wives from their 'best friend', announcing that she's running away with one of their husbands – but she doesn't specify which one.

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Directors
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 5,400,000

Top Cast

Ann SothernAnn SothernRita Phipps
Linda DarnellLinda DarnellLora Mae Hollingsway
Jeanne CrainJeanne CrainDeborah Bishop
Kirk DouglasKirk DouglasGeorge Phipps
Paul DouglasPaul DouglasPorter Hollingsway
Jeffrey LynnJeffrey LynnBradford 'Brad' Bishop
Barbara LawrenceBarbara LawrenceGeorgiana 'Babe' Finney
Connie GilchristConnie GilchristMrs. Ruby Finney
Florence BatesFlorence BatesMrs. Manleigh
Hobart CavanaughHobart CavanaughMr. Manleigh
James AdamsonPorter's Butler (uncredited)
Joe BautistaThomasino (uncredited)
Patti BradyPatti BradyKathleen (uncredited)
Ralph BrooksBookie Dancer at Country Club (uncredited)
John DavidsonJohn DavidsonJohn, First Waiter (uncredited)
Sayre DearingSayre DearingCountry Club Member (uncredited)
Franklyn FarnumFranklyn FarnumCountry Club Member (uncredited)
Sam FinnSecond Waiter (uncredited)
Celeste HolmCeleste HolmAddie Ross (voice) (uncredited)
Stuart HolmesStuart HolmesOld Man at Table (uncredited)

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