How long is The Scarlet Letter?

The Scarlet Letter is 1 hr 20 min long.

Who is Hester Prynne in The Scarlet Letter?

Lillian Gish plays Hester Prynne in the film.

What is The Scarlet Letter about?

In Puritan New England, Hester Prynne (Lillian Gish) marries Roger Chillingsworth (Henry B. Walthall) at the behest of her father. When Roger is away, Hester forms a bond with the sensitive Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale (Lars Hanson). Later, when Hester gives birth to a daughter, people in the village suspect that Roger is not the father and force Hester to wear a letter A for adultery until she reveals the father of her child. Arthur, meanwhile, is overcome by guilt and decides to take action.

The Scarlet Letter

Name: The Scarlet Letter
Duration: 80
Rating: 76

NR 1 hr 20 min

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How long is The Scarlet Letter?: The Scarlet Letter is 1 hr 20 min long.

Who directed The Scarlet Letter?: Victor Sjöström

Who is Hester Prynne in The Scarlet Letter?: Lillian Gish plays Hester Prynne in the film.

What is The Scarlet Letter about?: In Puritan New England, Hester Prynne (Lillian Gish) marries Roger Chillingsworth (Henry B. Walthall) at the behest of her father. When Roger is away, Hester forms a bond with the sensitive Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale (Lars Hanson). Later, when Hester gives birth to a daughter, people in the village suspect that Roger is not the father and force Hester to wear a letter A for adultery until she reveals the father of her child. Arthur, meanwhile, is overcome by guilt and decides to take action.