Movie Description
Letter of Introduction
(1938)Overview
An aging actor, trying to make a comeback on Broadway, is surprised when his estranged daughter shows up. It seems that she is an actress and is also trying to make it on Broadway. He tries to re-establish his relationship with her while also trying to hide the fact that she is his daughter from the press.
Featured Crew
- Director : John M. Stahl
- Producer : John M. Stahl
- Writer : Sheridan Gibney,Leonard Spigelgass
- Editor : Ted J. Kent,Charles Maynard
- Cast : Adolphe Menjou,Andrea Leeds,George Murphy,Edgar Bergen,Rita Johnson,Ann Sheridan,Ernest Cossart,Frank Jenks,Eve Arden,Jonathan Hale,Constance Moore,Frances Robinson,Eleanor Hansen,Theodore von Eltz,Frank Reicher,Richard Tucker,Rolfe Sedan,Crauford Kent,Esther Ralston,Alphonse Martell,May Boley,William B. Davidson,Bill Elliott,Mark Daniels,Armand Kaliz,Doris Lloyd,Natalie Moorhead,Claire Whitney,Leonard Mudie,Carl M. Leviness
Cast
John Mannering
Kay Martin
Barry Paige
Himself
Honey
Lydia Hoyt
Andrews, the Butler
Joe, theatre prompter
Cora Phelps
Lou Woodstock (uncredited)
Autograph Seeker (uncredited)
Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)
Stagestruck Girl (uncredited)
First Doctor (uncredited)
Second Doctor (uncredited)
Mr. Tucker (uncredited)
Fitter (uncredited)
Mr. Sinclair (uncredited)
Mrs. Sinclair (uncredited)
Park Plaza Maitre'd (uncredited)
Mrs. Meggs - the Landlady (uncredited)
Mr. Raleigh (uncredited)
Backgammon Man (uncredited)
Kibitzer (uncredited)
Jules the Barber (uncredited)
Charlotte in Play (uncredited)
Maud Raleigh - Park Plaza Gossip (uncredited)
Nurse Ryan (uncredited)
Critic (uncredited)
Man in Audience (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleLetter of Introduction
Status Released
Release Information
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1938-08-05
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 44m
Production CompaniesUniversal Pictures
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
