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Stars: Jeanne Eagels, O.P. Heggie, Reginald Owen, Herbert Marshal
Writer: Somerset Maugham (based on a play by)
Director: Jean de Limur
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From the golden age of Pre-Code Hollywood comes a gripping tale of passion, betrayal, and scandal! The Letter (1929) is the only surviving sound film of legendary actress Jeanne Eagels, whose mesmerizing performance as a restless plantation wife earned her a historic posthumous Oscar nomination for Best Actress—the first in Academy Award history!
Based on Somerset Maugham’s provocative stage play, this atmospheric melodrama unfolds in British Malaya, where secrets and seduction lead to a shocking crime. Featuring a stellar cast including O.P. Heggie, Reginald Owen, and Herbert Marshall, and directed by Jean de Limur, this Paramount Pictures classic is a must-watch for fans of early sound films, Pre-Code cinema, and Hollywood’s lost legends.
Tragically, Jeanne Eagels passed away on October 3, 1929, just months after the film’s release—cementing her as one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic stars. The Letter (1929) remains a timeless tribute to her brilliance.
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