This is a great film, and one that lovers of fine cinema should watch. Bette Davis gives a simply incredible performance. The rest of the cast also is in top form, and Wyler's direction is fantastic. Though I thought the soundtrack was a little overdone...read the complete Letter, The (1940) review at DVD Talk (John Sinnott)
Given the source material and the star power, The Letter should be a smash, but this sweaty tropical melodrama doesn’t quite deliver. It serves as a reminder that back in the day, even the greatest actors were forced to play whatever roles their...read the complete Letter, The (1940) review at filmcritic.com (Don Willmott)