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The 13th Letter

The 13th Letter

A Strange Kind of Killer Is Loose in This Town!

19515.51h 25mNR

Overview

A new doctor in a quiet Quebec town sparks rumors and accusations when anonymous letters allege an affair with a married woman.

Directed by Otto Preminger
Written by Louis Chavance, Howard Koch
Produced by Otto Preminger
Box OfficeBudget: $1.1M0

Top Cast

Linda Darnell

Linda Darnell

Denise Turner

Charles Boyer

Charles Boyer

Dr. Paul Laurent

Michael Rennie

Michael Rennie

Dr. Pearson

Constance Smith

Constance Smith

Cora Laurent

Françoise Rosay

Françoise Rosay

Mrs. Gauthier

Judith Evelyn

Judith Evelyn

Sister Marie Corbin

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Guy Sorel

Robert Helier

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June Hedin

Rochelle Turner

G

George Alexander

Dr. Fletcher (uncredited)

Jacques Auger

Jacques Auger

Priest (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

letterrumors

About The 13th Letter

The 13th Letter is a crime, mystery, thriller film released in 1951 exploring themes of letter, rumors. Directed by Otto Preminger, it stars Linda Darnell, Charles Boyer, Michael Rennie. A new doctor in a quiet Quebec town sparks rumors and accusations when anonymous letters allege an affair with a married woman.

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