The Scarlet Letter - 1926

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.

115min
1926
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.6/10

Cast

Lillian Gish profile pictureLillian GishHester Prynne
Lars Hanson profile pictureLars HansonRev. Arthur Dimmesdale
Henry B. Walthall profile pictureHenry B. WalthallRoger Prynne aka Roger Chillingworth
William H. Tooker profile pictureWilliam H. TookerThe Governor
Marcelle Corday profile pictureMarcelle CordayMistress Hibbins
Jules Cowles profile pictureJules CowlesThe Beadle
James A. Marcus profile pictureJames A. MarcusA Sea Captain
Polly Moran profile picturePolly MoranJeering Townswoman (uncredited)

About The Scarlet Letter

The Scarlet Letter 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.

Runtime: 115min

Extra details

Original Title: The Scarlet Letter
Original Language: English
Directed By: Victor Sjöström
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer