Letter from an Unknown Woman

THIS IS THE LOVE EVERY WOMAN LIVES FOR…THE LOVE EVERY MAN WOULD DIE FOR!

A pianist about to flee from a duel receives a letter from a woman he cannot remember. As she tells the story of her lifelong love for him, he is forced to reinterpret his own past.

Director: Max Ophüls
Cast: Joan Fontaine , Louis Jourdan , Mady Christians , Marcel Journet , Art Smith , Carol Yorke , Howard Freeman , John Good , Leo B. Pessin , Erskine Sanford

Genres: Drama , Romance

Release date: 1948-04-28

Rating: 7.8

Runtime: 87minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Universal Pictures , Rampart Productions , Universal International Pictures

Reviews:

  • Silas Butler
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Adele Wang
    An absolute snooze fest. The pacing was terrible, and it felt like nothing ever happened.
    Rating: 1.5

  • Winter Barry
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Briggs Perez
    An absolute snooze fest. The pacing was terrible, and it felt like nothing ever happened.
    Rating: 1.5

  • Megan Wiley
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5