The Letter Soundtrack (

The Letter Soundtrack (1940) cover

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Rating: 7.50/10 from 14000 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

La carta
Title in Italiano:

Ombre malesi
Title in Português:

A Carta
Title in Français:

La Lettre
Title in Türk:

The Letter
Title in Deutsch:

Das Geheimnis von Malampur

Synopsis

Leslie Crosbie, the wife of a Malayan rubber plantation owner, shoots and kills a neighbor she claims had dropped in to see her unexpectedly and made improper advances towards her. Her husband Robert was away for the night and no one has any treason to disbelieve her. They must go to Singapore however where the Attorney General decides she must stand trial for murder. She has strong support from the British expatriate community but her solicitor Howard Joyce learns from his clerk that Leslie had in fact written to the dead man asking him to visit her that evening. The original of the letter is in the hands of the dead man's Eurasian widow and she wants a hefty amount to part with it. Although she survives the trial, Leslie must pay a far greater price in the end.

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The Letter
Main Title
Max Steiner: Performer
Shots Fired
Max Steiner: Performer
Leslie's Story
Max Steiner: Performer
Howard Investigates
Max Steiner: Performer
Charged With Murder
Max Steiner: Performer
Shot in the Back?
Max Steiner: Performer
It Seems There is a Letter
Max Steiner: Performer
Leslie's Explanation
Max Steiner: Performer
Are You Going To Let Them Hang Me?
Max Steiner: Performer
Patio Scene
Max Steiner: Performer
Clandestine Meeting
Max Steiner: Performer
Chinatown Shop
Max Steiner: Performer
Mrs. Hammond
Max Steiner: Performer
Leslie's Confession
Max Steiner: Performer
The Warning
Max Steiner: Performer
Party
Max Steiner: Performer
Retribution
Max Steiner: Performer
End Cast
Max Steiner: Performer

User reviews

Mary Jones
5/10

The haunting melodies in the soundtrack perfectly mirror the inner turmoil and moral dilemmas faced by the characters, creating a sense of unease throughout the film.

Matthew Clark
3/10

I found the composition of the soundtrack in The Letter to be uninspired and unmemorable. The music did not add anything significant to the atmosphere of the film, and at times it even felt distracting. It missed the opportunity to elevate the storytelling and create a more immersive experience for the audience.

Timothy Wilson
6/10

The music in The Letter effectively underscores the themes of betrayal, guilt, and redemption, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.

Elizabeth Adams
5/10

The soundtrack of The Letter effectively captures the tension and drama of the storyline, enhancing the emotional impact of the film.

Deborah Martin
6/10

The choice of instrumentation in certain tracks, such as the use of strings and woodwinds, creates a sense of foreboding and adds layers of complexity to the narrative.

Anthony Martinez
6/10

The use of traditional Malayan musical elements in the score adds authenticity to the setting and helps immerse the audience in the colonial atmosphere.

Timothy Martin
8/10

The soundtrack of The Letter perfectly captures the tension and suspense of the storyline, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the film.

Elizabeth Jackson
4/10

The soundtrack of The Letter felt repetitive and lacked depth, failing to capture the complexity and tension of the plot. The music did not enhance the emotional impact of key scenes, leaving me feeling disconnected from the story.

Mary Jones
7/10

The haunting melodies and subtle cues in the soundtrack effectively convey the inner turmoil and moral dilemmas faced by the characters, enriching the emotional depth of the narrative.

Kimberly Green
5/10

The soundtrack skillfully builds tension and suspense, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats and adding layers of intrigue to the unfolding plot.

Jennifer Parker
6/10

The orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack are beautifully crafted, adding depth and richness to key scenes and heightening the sense of suspense.

Susan King
8/10

The use of traditional Malayan instruments in the music adds an authentic and immersive touch to the setting, transporting the audience to the colonial era of the story.

Lisa Garcia
5/10

Overall, the musical score of The Letter is a crucial element in conveying the emotional depth and complexity of the characters' struggles, making it a standout feature of the film.