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The Scarlet Letter (1927)

Movie ★ 7.1 97 min

Drama History

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.

Victor Sjöström Director Nathaniel Hawthorne Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 8, 1927
Runtime
97 min
IMDb
tt0017350
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Cast

Lillian Gish Lillian Gish Hester Prynne Lars Hanson Lars Hanson Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale Henry B. Walthall Henry B. Walthall Roger Prynne aka Roger Chillingworth Karl Dane Karl Dane Giles William H. Tooker William H. Tooker The Governor Marcelle Corday Marcelle Corday Mistress Hibbins Fred Herzog The Jailer Jules Cowles Jules Cowles The Beadle Mary Hawes Patience Joyce Coad Joyce Coad Pearl James A. Marcus James A. Marcus A Sea Captain Polly Moran Polly Moran Jeering Townswoman (uncredited)

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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 birth to their child and is the focus of local censure.
Who directed The Scarlet Letter?
The Scarlet Letter was directed by Victor Sjöström.
Who stars in The Scarlet Letter?
The Scarlet Letter stars Lillian Gish, Lars Hanson, Henry B. Walthall, Karl Dane.
When was The Scarlet Letter released?
The Scarlet Letter is a 1927 drama, history film.
Where can I watch The Scarlet Letter?
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