Movie

The Scarlet Letter

★ 7.1(33)19271h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Victor Sjöström
Release date: 1927-01-08
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About The Scarlet Letter

The Scarlet Letter is a 1927 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Victor Sjöström, starring Lillian Gish, Lars Hanson and Henry B. Walthall. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 33 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Scarlet Letter in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Lillian Gish

Hester Prynne

Lars Hanson

Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale

Henry B. Walthall

Roger Prynne aka Roger Chillingworth

Karl Dane

Giles

William H. Tooker

The Governor

Marcelle Corday

Mistress Hibbins

Fred Herzog

The Jailer

Jules Cowles

The Beadle

Mary Hawes

Patience

Joyce Coad

Pearl

James A. Marcus

A Sea Captain

Polly Moran

Jeering Townswoman (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

ministerclergymanpunishmentlovesingle mothersilent filmpublic humiliationreverendseamstressstigmaadulteressmissing husbandout of wedlock childlove child

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Scarlet Letter in Canada?+

The Scarlet Letter is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Scarlet Letter on Netflix?+

The Scarlet Letter is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Scarlet Letter?+

The Scarlet Letter has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in The Scarlet Letter?+

The Scarlet Letter stars Lillian Gish, Lars Hanson, Henry B. Walthall, Karl Dane and William H. Tooker.

When did The Scarlet Letter come out?+

The Scarlet Letter is a 1927 movie directed by Victor Sjöström.

What genre is The Scarlet Letter?+

The Scarlet Letter is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Scarlet Letter?+

The Scarlet Letter was directed by Victor Sjöström.