Letty Lynton
"Put yourself in her place- a girl's dream of love realized- only to be menaced by a past indiscretion! It's thrilling- it's full of tears and laughs, it rings true because it IS true!"
Originally released in 1932. Letty Lynton is a drama film. directed by Clarence Brown. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery, and Nils Asther
Synopsis
Socialite Letty Lynton is returning to New York, abandoning one-time lover Emile Renaul in South America, when she strikes up a shipboard romance with Jerry Darrow. Renault is waiting for her in New York and will not leave her alone, so she poisons him. When detectives take her to the D.A.s office, Jerry cooks up an alibi.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joan Crawford
as Letty Lynton
Robert Montgomery
as Hale Darrow
Nils Asther
as Emile Renaul
Lewis Stone
as District Attorney Haney
May Robson
as Mrs. Lynton, Letty's Mothers
Louise Closser Hale
as Miranda, Letty's Maid
Emma Dunn
as Mrs. Darrow
Walter Walker
as Mr. Darrow
William Pawley
as Hennessey
Sidney Bracey
as Waiter (Uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Letty Lynton about?
Socialite Letty Lynton is returning to New York, abandoning one-time lover Emile Renaul in South America, when she strikes up a shipboard romance with Jerry Darrow. Renault is waiting for her in Ne...
Who directed Letty Lynton?
Letty Lynton was directed by Clarence Brown.
How long is Letty Lynton?
Letty Lynton has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Letty Lynton released?
Letty Lynton was released on April 30, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Letty Lynton?
The main cast of Letty Lynton includes Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery, Nils Asther, Lewis Stone, May Robson.