The Letter - Bette Davis - Vincent Price - Herbert Marshall

The Letter - Bette Davis - Vincent Price - Herbert Marshall - W. Somerset Maugham

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3 жыл бұрын

On a moonlit, tropical night, the native workers are asleep in their outdoor barracks. A shot is heard; the door of a house opens, and a man stumbles out of it, followed by a woman who calmly shoots him several more times, the last few while standing over his body.
The Letter is a 1940 American film noir crime melodrama directed by William Wyler, and starring Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall and James Stephenson. The screenplay by Howard E. Koch is based on the 1927 play of the same name by W. Somerset Maugham derived from his own short story. The play was first filmed in 1929, by director Jean de Limur. The story was inspired by a real-life scandal involving the wife of the headmaster of a school in Kuala Lumpur who was convicted in a murder trial after shooting dead a male friend in April 1911.
Originally Broadcast 3/6/1944
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Пікірлер: 26

@willajenkins5427 2 жыл бұрын

Herbert Marshall sounds mesmerizing as he speaks. So ….fetching..❤️❤️❤️

@rosemariemcgowan6388 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't fail with Bette and Vincent who are two of my fav actors xx

@geoffm9944 2 жыл бұрын

A great play, a great film and a great radio adaptation of ‘The Letter.’ This was an era when actors like Bette Davis and Vincent Price were on ‘top of their game’ by demonstrating great acting skills. They knew their craft backwards - and never failed to deliver superb performances in whatever film they appeared in.

@cinnasharon980 3 жыл бұрын

I love this movie and its SO great to hear Bette Davis and Vincent Price.

@addie_is_me 3 жыл бұрын

Vincent Price is always a delight on the radio. he was not always very likeable in the movies. lol Thank You. B)

@elliebellie7816 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite movies! So glad to come upon this.

@maryalice5357 3 жыл бұрын

Commentary is Fascinating history of WW2, everyone helped to win in some way, from soldier canteens to saved cooking fats. And we can't get folks to recycle or compost. Imagine , medicines from kitchen waste. Thanks for this. It helps me understand my parents better, as they were young during this time.

@srinagesht Жыл бұрын

What a melodrama.

@angelh8262

Just marvellous, I enjoyed this play enormously, thank you, I look forward to discovering more plays from Chesterton radio.

@wuffothewonderdog

Herbert Marshall was wounded serving in WW1, losing a leg.

@angieb7572 3 жыл бұрын

Love the film, with Bette and vincent this is a dream 😍Thanks

@sockmonkey22 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I live these.

@sneedumfeedum 3 жыл бұрын

I never pass up Vincent Price

@Laura-tp8wz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cousinsister69 3 жыл бұрын

That was a wonderful play. Thanks once again CR. A privilege to hear vintage A class actors performing at their best. Hi from Oz. 👇💜🙃

@tedar3986 3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear again. ❤️WSM ❤️CR

@janetcw9808 3 жыл бұрын

Top Class, we were wondering if the wife was played by Joan Crawford 🤣, also the ads are teeth grindingly (is that a word? 🤔) cringeable, Great entertainment, thanks so much for your work.

@vsirrmk 2 жыл бұрын

Read the original story. It almost has nothing to do with this play. Somerset Maugham. The Letter

@MichaelYoder1961 3 жыл бұрын

good play - dispassionate Brits and always keep a stiff upper lip, even when you might be hanged.

@justanopinionsincerelynoof3860 3 жыл бұрын

Nobody introduces Hollywood actresses with such reverence. I may be mistaken, I am not American but I have never heard of any present day Hollywood actresses talked of like they are true artists. Apologies if I've generalized.