A Letter to Three Wives

Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Not Rated
1949    1h 43mDrama, Romance
7.6100%86%7.2
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A letter is addressed to three wives from their "best friend" Addie Ross, announcing that she is running away with one of their husbands - but she does not say which one.
  • Ann SothernRita Phipps
  • Linda DarnellLora Mae Hollingsway
  • Jeanne CrainDeborah Bishop
  • Kirk DouglasGeorge Phipps
  • Paul DouglasPorter Hollingsway
  • Jeffrey LynnBradford 'Brad' Bishop
  • Barbara LawrenceGeorgiana 'Babe' Finney
  • Connie GilchristMrs. Ruby Finney
  • Florence BatesMrs. Manleigh
  • Hobart CavanaughMr. Manleigh
  • James AdamsonPorter's Butler (uncredited)
  • Joe BautistaThomasino (uncredited)
  • Patti BradyKathleen (uncredited)
  • Ralph BrooksBookie Dancer at Country Club (uncredited)
  • John DavidsonJohn, First Waiter (uncredited)
  • Sayre DearingCountry Club Member (uncredited)
  • Franklyn FarnumCountry Club Member (uncredited)
  • Sam FinnSecond Waiter (uncredited)
  • Celeste HolmAddie Ross (voice) (uncredited)
  • Stuart HolmesOld Man at Table (uncredited)
  • Mister ArnMay 14, 2025
    Great cast with superb script to bring it all together. The script and director both got Oscars and it easy to understand why. The story really makes you think, and maybe appreciate your mate a little more. Watch it!
  • Mark LarisMay 15, 2026
    A Letter to Three Wives offers a fascinating window into the style, customs, and moral landscape of the late 1940s. The film vividly captures the era's distinctive way of life, from fashion choices to social expectations, providing viewers with an authentic sense of the period. Although the male actors in the movie deliver strong performances, the narrative primarily centers on the women. The depth and complexity of character development are reserved for the female characters, allowing the audience to connect with their experiences and perspectives. In contrast, the male characters serve mostly as background figures, supporting the main storylines but not driving them forward.

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