The 13th Letter

The 13th Letter

85 mins | Crime | Feb. 21, 1951

When Dr. Pearson comes to a quiet Quebec town to set up his medical practice, he attracts the notice of Cora, whose husband, Paul, is the town's other doctor, and Denise, eldest daughter of the family in whose house he lodges. When an unknown person begins writing letters attacking Dr. Pearson and Cora for having an affair, a complex web of rumors, lies and accusations begins to ensnare nearly everyone in town.

The 13th Letter

85 mins | Crime | Feb. 21, 1951

The 13th Letter
When Dr. Pearson comes to a quiet Quebec town to set up his medical practice, he attracts the notice of Cora, whose husband, Paul, is the town's other doctor, and Denise, eldest daughter of the family in whose house he lodges. When an unknown person begins writing letters attacking Dr. Pearson and Cora for having an affair, a complex web of rumors, lies and accusations begins to ensnare nearly everyone in town.
IMDb rating 6.3
Producers 20th Century Fox
Original title The 13th Letter
Directors Richard Maybery, Otto Preminger
Writers Louis Chavance, Howard Koch

Cast

Linda Darnell

as Denise Turner

Charles Boyer

as Dr. Paul Laurent

Michael Rennie

as Dr. Pearson

Constance Smith

as Cora Laurent

Françoise Rosay

as Mrs. Gauthier

Judith Evelyn

as Sister Marie Corbin

Guy Sorel

as Robert Helier

June Hedin

as Rochelle Turner

George Alexander

as Dr. Fletcher (uncredited)

Jacques Auger

as Priest (uncredited)

Lucie Boitres

as Townswoman (uncredited)

C. Bosvier

as Townsman (uncredited)

Sheila M. Coonan

as Townswoman (uncredited)

Wilford Davidson

as Townsman (uncredited)

Camille Ducharme

as Fredette (uncredited)

J. Léo Gagnon

as Dr. Helier (uncredited)

Blanche Gauthier

as Townswoman (uncredited)

Arthur Groulx

as Townsman (uncredited)

Paul Guèvremont

as Postman (uncredited)

L.P. Herbert

as Townsman (uncredited)

Robin Hughes

as Intern (uncredited)

Odie Lemire

as Townswoman (uncredited)

Ovila Légaré

as Mayor (uncredited)

Stanley Mann

as Officer (uncredited)

Patrick O'Moore

as Intern (uncredited)

Gilles Pelletier

as Townsman (uncredited)