The Letter

In "The Letter" (1940), a married woman named Leslie Crosbie commits a crime of passion by shooting Geoffrey Hammond, a man with whom she had an affair. The film follows the ensuing trial and the unraveling of secrets that threaten to expose Leslie's true nature. Bette Davis delivers a powerful performance as Leslie Crosbie, showcasing the complexity of her character's motivations and moral ambiguity. The movie explores themes of guilt, deception, and betrayal in the context of colonial Malaya.