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The Postman Didn't Ring
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The Postman Didn't Ring

1942-07-03 · 68 min · ★ 7.0

Romance · Comedy

Stolen way back in 1880, a sack of United States mail is discovered in an old attic in 1942. The letters are finally delivered, profoundly affecting the lives of the recipients.

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Directors
Harold D. Schuster
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard TravisRichard TravisDaniel Carter
Brenda JoyceBrenda JoyceJulie Martin
Spencer ChartersSpencer ChartersJudge Ben Holt
Stanley AndrewsStanley AndrewsStanley Andrews
William BakewellWilliam BakewellRobert Harwood Jr.
Emma DunnEmma DunnMartha Carter
Joseph CawthornJoseph CawthornSilas Harwood
Oscar O'SheaOscar O'SheaJudge Barrington
Erville AldersonErville AldersonRobert Harwood Sr.
Jeff CoreyJeff CoreyHarwood Green
Frank M. ThomasFrank M. ThomasProsecutor
Will WrightWill WrightMr. Slade
Betty Jean HaineyBetty Jean HaineyMarjorie
Ethel GriffiesEthel GriffiesCatherine Vandewater
Henry RoquemoreHenry RoquemoreJason Peters
Mary ServossMary ServossHelen Allen

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