Letter to Five Wives (1945) 
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Letter to Five Wives (Novel) Published: 1945 Author: John Klempner Author Born: Aug. 4, 1898 • New York City, NY Author Died: Jul. 30, 1972 • Redondo Beach, CA Film Adaptation: A Letter to Three Wives Film Released: 1949 |
Letter to Five Wives (Novel) Overview:
John Klempner's 1945 novel, A Letter to Five Wives, was adapted by Vera Caspary and Joseph L. Mankiewicz into the 1949 film, A Letter to Three Wives. It was directed by Mankiewicz and stars Jeanne Crain, Linda Darnell, Ann Sothern, Kirk Douglas, Paul Douglas in his film debut, Jeffrey Lynn, and Thelma Ritter. The film won the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Writing, Screenplay and was nominated for Best Picture.
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A Letter to Three Wives
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1949
Jeanne Crain
(as Deborah Bishop)
A Letter to Three Wives
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1949
Linda Darnell
(as Lora Mae Hollingsway)
A Letter to Three Wives
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1949
Ann Sothern
(as Rita Phipps)
A Letter to Three Wives
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1949
Kirk Douglas
(as George Phipps)
A Letter to Three Wives
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1949
Paul Douglas
(as Porter Hollingsway)
A Letter to Three Wives
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1949
Barbara Lawrence
(as Georgiana 'Babe' Finne...)
A Letter to Three Wives
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1949
Jeffrey Lynn
(as Bradford 'Brad' Bishop)
A Letter to Three Wives
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1949
Connie Gilchrist
(as Mrs. Ruby Finney)
A Letter to Three Wives
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1949
Florence Bates
(as Mrs. Manleigh)
A Letter to Three Wives
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1949