# A Letter to Three Wives (1949)

> Three wives confront the possibility that one of their husbands has abandoned them as their carefully guarded marriages unfold through witty, revealing memories.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/30153

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Mystery
- Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Cast: Ann Sothern, Linda Darnell, Jeanne Crain, Kirk Douglas, Paul Douglas, Jeffrey Lynn, Barbara Lawrence, Connie Gilchrist
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0041587/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, satirical, poignant, classic movie night, date night

## Synopsis

Three wives face an unexpected betrayal that will change their lives forever.

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