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Following the accidental death of her lowlife boyfriend, respectable mother Lucia Harper instinctively hides the body to protect her family. Before a long a stranger calls, sent by his partner to blackmail her. the comfort and security of Lucia's world appears to be in danger of collapsing. Read more
| Starring | James Mason, Joan Bennett, Geraldine Brooks |
|---|---|
| Director | Max Ophuls |
| Genres | Drama |
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Following the accidental death of her lowlife boyfriend, respectable mother Lucia Harper instinctively hides the body to protect her family. Before a long a stranger calls, sent by his partner to blackmail her. the comfort and security of Lucia's world appears to be in danger of collapsing.
| Starring | James Mason, Joan Bennett, Geraldine Brooks |
|---|---|
| Director | Max Ophuls |
| Studio | SECOND SIGHT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 19 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1949 To Rent: DVD: 18 Sep 2006 |
Uninteresting melodrama electrified by Ophuls's direction, which might have been applied to something more worthwhile.
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Don't knock Herr Ophuls.
Now let's be reasonable about this.....anything made by Max (that's to his mates by the way) deserves a viewing. Unfortunately, Letter From An Unknown ... read more »
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Reckless Moment
Just goes to show that you need to make up your own mind and not be swayed by others. After reading the reviews re the above I wish I hadn't reserved it. ... read more »
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Mason builds it up
Always watchable James Mason adds spice to this odd tale about a mother who'd do anything to protect her daughter like covering up a supposed murder ... read more »
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Don't knock Herr Ophuls.
Now let's be reasonable about this.....anything made by Max (that's to his mates by the way) deserves a viewing. Unfortunately, Letter From An Unknown ... read more »