The Scarlet Letter overview

Synopsis:

Previously filmed with Lillian Gish in 1926, Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter was given a remarkably faithful treatment by low-budget Majestic Pictures in 1934. In her last film appearance, Colleen Moore stars as 17th-century Salem resident Hester Prynne, who when she delivers a child out of wedlock is forced by the prudish townspeople to wear the scarlet "A" for adultery. The father of the baby is none other than Reverend Dimmesdale (Hardie Albright), who wants to confess to his indiscretion but is prohibited from doing so by the pious Hester.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Robert Vignola
  • Studio: Darmour, Majestic Films
  • Year: 1934
  • Run Time: 69 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Set in: Boston, MA
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Drama, Historical Film, Romance
  • Filmed in: B&W