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Overview

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7.7/10   2,664 votes
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Writers:
Vera Caspary (adaptation)
John Klempner (Cosmopolitan Magazine novel)
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Release Date:
20 January 1949 (USA) more
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Tagline:
All of them wondered while one of them wandered! more
Plot:
A letter is addressed to three wives from their "best friend" Addie Ross, announcing that she is running away with one of their husbands--but she doesn't say which one. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination more
User Comments:
Excellent cast, but an even better script more (55 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
A Letter to Five Wives (USA) (working title)
A Letter to Four Wives (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
103 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)
Certification:
UK:U | Canada:PG (video rating) | West Germany:12 | Finland:S | Sweden:15 | USA:Approved (certificate #13227)

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Trivia:
The identity of the actress Celeste Holm who did the voice-over for Addie Ross was kept secret when the film was released. The studio held a number of "Who is Addie?" contests around the country where moviegoers could guess the actress' name. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: The wire used to tip over the glass is visible. more
Quotes:
Mrs. Finney: Of all the times to quit a job, just before Christmas with all the bills due and five months due on the icebox!
Sadie: You got to make up your mind whether you want your kids happy or your icebox paid up.
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Soundtrack:
Wein, weib und Gesang, Op. 333 (Wine, Women and Song) more

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23 out of 28 people found the following comment useful.
Excellent cast, but an even better script, 21 March 2001
9/10

You have here a situation that is rarer than you might imagine-a top-notch cast with an even better script. This is a delightful film with fine performances all around and some of the best dialogue! Strangely, none of the cast were nominated for their work here, although three were nominated for other performances in other films they did that year. The script deservedly won an Oscar as did the director. This is a joy to watch and the voice-over narration is perfectly handled throughout. Highly recommended!

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