Movie Description:
Six years after exploding to stardomin Of Human Bondage, Bette Davis equlledthat excitementwith another W. SomersetMaughamrole as an adultress using hersexual wiles to escape a murderconvict-ion in The Letter. The film throbs with sultry tension thanks to Davis, an impeccable supporting cast, atmosphericcinematography and the artistryof threetime Academy Award winner William Wyler,Davis` directoron Jezebel and The Little Foxes. Nominated for seven Oscarsincluding Best Picture, Acress,Directorand Supporting Actor, The Letter remainsone of Hollywood`s most special deliver-ies, a peerless example of melodrama asmovie art.