The 13th Letter (1951): Cast
The 13th Letter is a 1951 mystery thriller directed by Otto Preminger, starring Charles Boyer as Dr. Paul Laurent, Judith Evelyn and Michael Rennie. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Otto Preminger
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The 13th Letter About?
The premise of The 13th Letter without spoilers.
In a quiet Quebec town, the arrival of a new doctor ignites a wave of gossip and suspicion. Anonymous letters claim he is having an affair with a married woman, prompting rumors and accusations that hint at a dangerous, unseen menace lurking among the residents.
The 13th Letter Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- letters to many people
- gossips
- letter about indiscretions
- lie
- coincidence
- blackmail
- poison pen letter
- fear
- suspicion
- defamation
- foreign language adaptation
- remake of french film
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- canada
- remake
The 13th Letter Cast & Characters
Charles Boyer leads the cast as Dr. Paul Laurent, with Judith Evelyn as Sister Marie Corbin and Michael Rennie as Dr. Pearson. Directed by Otto Preminger; 26 actors are credited in all.
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Director Otto Preminger
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Charles Boyer as Dr. Paul Laurent -
Judith Evelyn as Sister Marie Corbin - Michael Rennie as Dr. Pearson
- Linda Darnell as Denise Turner
Also Starring in The 13th Letter
· 22 more- Françoise Rosay Mrs. Gauthier
- Patrick O'Moore Intern (uncredited)
- J. Léo Gagnon Dr. Helier (uncredited)
- Constance Smith Cora Laurent
- Robin Hughes Intern (uncredited)
- Stanley Mann Officer (uncredited)
- Gilles Pelletier Townsman (uncredited)
- George Alexander Dr. Fletcher (uncredited)
- June Hedin Rochelle Turner
- Ovila Légaré Mayor (uncredited)
- Guy Sorel Robert Helier
- Camille Ducharme Fredette (uncredited)
- Blanche Gauthier Townswoman (uncredited)
- Paul Guèvremont Postman (uncredited)
- Jacques Auger Priest (uncredited)
- C. Bosvier Townsman (uncredited)
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- Lucie Boitres Townswoman (uncredited)
- Wilford Davidson Townsman (uncredited)
- Sheila M. Coonan Townswoman (uncredited)
- Arthur Groulx Townsman (uncredited)
- L.P. Herbert Townsman (uncredited)
- Odie Lemire Townswoman (uncredited)
The 13th Letter Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “La Treizième lettre” and “Cartas envenenadas”.
- Also known as
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- La Treizième lettre
- Cartas envenenadas
- La penna rossa
- 13:de brevet
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The 13th Letter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The 13th Letter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The 13th Letter?
The 13th Letter runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The 13th Letter released?
The 13th Letter was released on February 21, 1951.
Who directed The 13th Letter?
The 13th Letter was directed by Otto Preminger.
More films by Otto Preminger Who is in the cast of The 13th Letter?
The 13th Letter stars Charles Boyer as Dr. Paul Laurent, Judith Evelyn as Sister Marie Corbin and Michael Rennie as Dr. Pearson, among 26 credited actors.
Does The 13th Letter have a post-credit scene?
No. The 13th Letter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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