A Letter to Three Wives
“ALL OF THEM WONDERED WHILE ONE OF THEM WANDERED!”
A letter is addressed to three wives from their 'best friend', announcing that she's running away with one of their husbands – but she doesn't specify which one.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Orange VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, FOD |
About A Letter to Three Wives
A Letter to Three Wives is a 1949 English-language romance, drama and mystery film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. The cast is led by Ann Sothern, Linda Darnell, Jeanne Crain. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
A Letter to Three Wives was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on January 20, 1949, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Writers
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Release date
- January 20, 1949
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
A Letter to Three Wives cast & crew
A Letter to Three Wives was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and written by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
The cast features Ann Sothern as Rita Phipps, Linda Darnell as Lora Mae Hollingsway, Jeanne Crain as Deborah Bishop, Kirk Douglas as George Phipps, Paul Douglas as Porter Hollingsway, and Jeffrey Lynn as Bradford 'Brad' Bishop.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alfred Newman, cinematography is by Arthur C. Miller, and it was produced by Sol C. Siegel.
Is A Letter to Three Wives worth watching?
A Letter to Three Wives holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 173 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed romance films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance, drama, and mystery, A Letter to Three Wives is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Letter to Three Wives
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Cast of A Letter to Three Wives
Ann Sothern
Rita Phipps
Linda Darnell
Lora Mae Hollingsway
Jeanne Crain
Deborah Bishop
Kirk Douglas
George Phipps
Paul Douglas
Porter Hollingsway
Jeffrey Lynn
Bradford 'Brad' Bishop
Barbara Lawrence
Georgiana 'Babe' Finney
Connie Gilchrist
Mrs. Ruby Finney
Florence Bates
Mrs. Manleigh
Hobart Cavanaugh
Mr. Manleigh
James Adamson
Porter's Butler (uncredited)
Joe Bautista
Thomasino (uncredited)
A Letter to Three Wives — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Letter to Three Wives in United States?
A Letter to Three Wives is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is A Letter to Three Wives in?
A Letter to Three Wives is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Letter to Three Wives?
A Letter to Three Wives runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is A Letter to Three Wives rated?
A Letter to Three Wives is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 173 ratings.
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