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Movie Info

Release Date: January 20, 1949
Runtime: 103 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (23)
Genres:
Drama Romance Mystery
Budget: $0
Revenue: $5,400,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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100%
Tomatometer
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7.2/10
TMDB
170 votes
7.6/10
IMDb
11,696 votes
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A Letter to Three Wives

1949

"Secrets unravel, love tested, lives forever changed."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Carta a tres esposas? 🇫🇷 FR: Chaînes conjugales? 🇩🇪 DE: Ein Brief an drei Frauen? 🇵🇹 PT: Quem É o Infiel?? 🇮🇹 IT: Lettera a tre mogli? All international titles (23) →

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
0 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1
Year Festival Category Winner
1950 Oscars Best Director Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $0
Revenue: $5,400,000
Profit $5,400,000

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A Letter to Three Wives is directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz .

Cast of A Letter to Three Wives

Paul Douglas as Porter Hollingsway in A Letter to Three Wives
Paul Douglas
Porter Hollingsway

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Trivia & Fun Facts about A Letter to Three Wives

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  • The film was shot primarily on location in the suburbs of New York, which added a layer of realism to the story's exploration of domestic life.

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  • In one scene, the character played by Ann Sothern wears a scarf that is a subtle nod to the character's emotional state, representing her ties to her husband and her struggle with independence.

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  • Kirk Douglas was originally considered for the role of the husband in the film, but ultimately, Jeffrey Lynn was cast, allowing Douglas to take on other prominent roles in the same period.

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  • Joseph L. Mankiewicz, who directed this film, is known for his intricate storytelling and character-driven narratives, similar to his later work in 'All About Eve'.

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  • The film's score, composed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, features melodies that echo the emotional turmoil of the characters, enhancing the dramatic tension throughout the film.

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