The Letter
~Fascinating, Tantalizing and DANGEROUS!
Overview
After a woman shoots a man to death, a damning letter she wrote raises suspicions.
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1940-11-21
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 95 min
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