The Mailbox (1977): Cast
The Mailbox is a 1977 short family drama directed by David Kent Jacobs, starring Lethe Tatge as Lethe Anderson, Rachel Jacobs and Rebbeca Glade. It runs 24 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 24 min
- Director
- David Kent Jacobs
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Brigham Young University
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mailbox About?
The premise of The Mailbox without spoilers.
Lethe, an elderly widow, walks to her mailbox every day hoping for a letter from her distant family, who are absorbed in their own lives, leaving the box empty. Neighbors try to fill the void, yet cannot replace her absent children. Concerned, they reach out to her relatives, who finally send a letter—only to deliver devastating news.
The Mailbox Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- mailman
- mailbox
- loneliness
- family album
- living alone
- widow
- old woman
- female protagonist
- postman
- surprise after end credits
- old age
- grandmother
The Mailbox Cast & Characters
Lethe Tatge leads the cast as Lethe Anderson, with Rachel Jacobs as Rachel Johnson and Rebbeca Glade as Sharon Johnson. Directed by David Kent Jacobs.
- Director David Kent Jacobs
- Lethe Tatge as Lethe Anderson
- Rachel Jacobs as Rachel Johnson
- Rebbeca Glade as Sharon Johnson
More from David Kent Jacobs
One more film directed by David Kent Jacobs: The First Vision.
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The Mailbox FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Mailbox, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mailbox?
The Mailbox runs 24 minutes.
When was The Mailbox released?
The Mailbox was released in 1977.
Who directed The Mailbox?
The Mailbox was directed by David Kent Jacobs.
More films by David Kent Jacobs Who is in the cast of The Mailbox?
The Mailbox stars Lethe Tatge as Lethe Anderson, Rachel Jacobs as Rachel Johnson and Rebbeca Glade as Sharon Johnson.
Does The Mailbox have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mailbox has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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