The Letter
US (1940): Drama/Film-Noir
William Wyler directs this screen adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's play. While her husband Robert (Herbert Marshall) inspects his rubber planatation, Leslie Crosbie (Bette Davis) murders Geoffrey Hammond. His widow (Gale Sondergaard) has a letter written by Leslie asking him to meet her as her lover the night of the murder. Leslie can buy the letter but must come for it herself. Learning that he is broke from paying for the letter, Robert learns its contents. He forgives her. Leslie walks into the garden where the widow appears with a dagger. (IMDb)
7 nominations
· Best Picture 1940: Hal B. Wallis, producer (Warner Bros.)
· Actress 1940: Bette Davis
· Supporting Actor 1940: James Stephenson
· Directing 1940: William Wyler
· Cinematography (Black and White) 1940: Tony Gaudio
· Film Editing 1940: Warren Low
· Music Scoring Awards (Original Score) 1940: Max Steiner