Movie Description

The Scarlet Letter

(1927)

Overview

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

Facts

Original TitleThe Scarlet Letter

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1927-01-08

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 37m

Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Genres

  • Drama
  • History