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Pre-Code Hollywood said 'let's make adultery sexy' and somehow it WORKED.
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The Scarlet Letter (1934)

puritan guilt-tripmelodrama deluxehistorical soap opera

Overview

Drama

In the seventeenth century, in Massachusetts, a young woman is forced to wear a scarlet "A" on her dress for bearing a child out of wedlock.

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adulterypre-codecolonial americapuritan

Standout Aspects

Acting

Colleen Moore's eyes do ALL the heavy lifting.

Costume

That scarlet A? Iconic, unapologetic, instantly memeable.

Best for:Solo: Curtain drawn, judgmental Puritan cosplay optional.·Background: 69 minutes—blink and you'll miss the sinning.
Heads up:Triggers: Forced public humiliation, religious persecution of women.
Robert G. Vignola

Director

Robert G. Vignola

ReleasedSep 18, 1934
Runtime1h 9m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy
American Pictures
Majestic Productions Inc.

Top Cast

Colleen Moore

Colleen Moore

Hester Prynne

Hardie Albright

Hardie Albright

Arthur Dimmesdale

Henry B. Walthall

Henry B. Walthall

Roger Chillingworth

Cora Sue Collins

Cora Sue Collins

Pearl

Alan Hale

Alan Hale

Bartholomew Hockings

Virginia Howell

Virginia Howell

Abigail Crakstone

William Farnum

William Farnum

Gov. Bellingham

Betty Blythe

Betty Blythe

Innkeeper

Jules Cowles

Jules Cowles

Beadle

Mickey Rentschler

Mickey Rentschler

Digerie Crakstone

Flora Finch

Flora Finch

Faith Bartle, the Gossip

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Deep Dive

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Cultural

This was Colleen Moore's comeback after retiring from flapper stardom—she specifically wanted 'respectable' dramatic roles.

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The Scarlet Letter 1934 First Pillory Scene Clip

The Scarlet Letter 1934 First Pillory Scene Clip

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