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The Scarlet Letter

A young woman's life is irreparably altered in 17th century Massachusetts after a secret birth, culminating in public humiliation and the donning of a scarlet "A" as a constant reminder of her transgression.

A noble-born woman, forced to marry an elderly doctor, arrives in 17th-century Boston, a small village, and struggles to reinvent her life, ultimately bearing the weight of shame.

Info about The Scarlet Letter

Studio(s): American Pictures, Majestic Productions Inc.

Originally Released: United States, Sep 18, 1934

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Romance