The Scarlet Letter
Originally released in 1927. The Scarlet Letter is a drama/history film. directed by Victor Sjöström.
Starring Lillian Gish, Lars Hanson, and Henry B. Walthall
Synopsis
In Puritan Boston, seamstress Hester Prynne and kindly Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale fall in love. After Dimmesdale must go away for a time to England, he returns to discover that Hester has given birth to their child and is the focus of local censure.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 8, 1927
99 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lillian Gish
as Hester Prynne
Lars Hanson
as Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale
Henry B. Walthall
as Roger Prynne aka Roger Chillingworth
Karl Dane
as Giles
William H. Tooker
as The Governor
Marcelle Corday
as Mistress Hibbins
Fred Herzog
as The Jailer
Jules Cowles
as The Beadle
Mary Hawes
as Patience
Joyce Coad
as Pearl
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Scarlet Letter about?
In Puritan Boston, seamstress Hester Prynne and kindly Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale fall in love. After Dimmesdale must go away for a time to England, he returns to discover that Hester has given bir...
Who directed The Scarlet Letter?
The Scarlet Letter was directed by Victor Sjöström.
How long is The Scarlet Letter?
The Scarlet Letter has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Scarlet Letter released?
The Scarlet Letter was released on January 8, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Scarlet Letter?
The main cast of The Scarlet Letter includes Lillian Gish, Lars Hanson, Henry B. Walthall, Karl Dane, William H. Tooker.