The 13th Letter

Feb 21, 1951

1h 25m

★ 5.5

A Strange Kind of Killer Is Loose in This Town!

Overview

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

Genres

Crime

Mystery

Thriller

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

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Cast

Denise Turner

Linda Darnell

Dr. Paul Laurent

Charles Boyer

Dr. Pearson

Michael Rennie

Cora Laurent

Constance Smith

Mrs. Gauthier

Françoise Rosay

Sister Marie Corbin

Judith Evelyn

Robert Helier

Guy Sorel

Rochelle Turner

June Hedin

Dr. Fletcher (uncredited)

George Alexander

Priest (uncredited)

Jacques Auger

Townswoman (uncredited)

Lucie Boitres

Townsman (uncredited)

C. Bosvier

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