TO LIFE, From Jennifer Jones in "Love Letters"

[Please read] "I remember, too,/A distant bell..."--Johnny Mercer.

Actress Jennifer Jones takes center stage in an essential "sense-of-life" scene from the film "Love Letters" (1945).

Jones plays an amnesiac, "Singleton/(Victoria Morland)," who yet retains an unforgettable sense of life. Joseph Cotton co-stars in the first of three films that pair him romantically with Miss Jones. The others—"Duel in the Sun" (1946) and "Portrait of Jennie" (1948). Both the latter film and "Love Letters" were directed by the skilled and sympathetic William Dieterle.

Screenplay by writer/philosopher Ayn Rand, adapted from a story by Christopher Massie. Rand considered the novel "dreadful," a "holy mess"—noting that the screenplay was "practically an original by me. It's a vast improvement, if I do say so myself." She later commented: "My only interest in that picture was purely technical—how to create a good construction that would be dramatic and suspenseful, out of practically nothing....Whatever story interest and unity it has, I had to invent." One thing she gave "Singleton" was a short speech worthy of any (fictional Rand) heroine, expressing a view of existence both affirmative and inspiring. It is featured here.

Nominated for four Academy Awards (1946), including: Jennifer Jones for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

If it hasn't occurred by the time you read this: would you like to see "Love Letters restored and released to DVD? Please petition the studio!

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• Love Letters
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• 1945
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• Portrait Jennie
• Song Bernadette
• Duel in the Sun
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[niceguy045]

@Beethovens7th she was sooo sexy in duel in the sun... damn i loved her in that. LOL

[goldie0800]

@SoCalGal52 - I have it on VHS, don't know about other sources.

[SoCalGal52]

I haven't had the priviledge to see Love Letters yet. I don't think it is out on DVD and as far as I know TCM hasn't shown it. Does anyone know if this has come out on DVD yet?

[Darrigrande]

Yes! I agree! She was a wonderful actress! Perhaps the best of her generation! Her beauty was legendary also. Is seldom to find so a wonderful mixture from talent and beauty!

[ginoricca]

Truly she was as sensual as Marylin later. I remember her

first appearence with Gregory Peck -they were both new

artists- in 1954 (?) Duel in The Sun. She was a fantastic

actress ! A beautiful woman .

[billdedrick]

My favorite JJ movie. It was available on tape--I have a copy. It does seem bizarre that it isn't offered in DVD format, considering the tons of pure swill out there. Though the plot isn't unique, the treatment by Ms. Rand is--and Jennifer is adorable.

[Gerogiancounty]

I am considering of doing a 'remake' adapted to the 1945 version

it will chatroom base instead of written letters,

still the madness will be there , the amnesiac killer who kill without any knowledge of who she is

I am calling for audition , are you keen to sing on the movie soundtrack , John ?

The title of the movie is call ' SINGLETON ' based on the main main character

I am calling for audition !

[Blinkymyt]

I, too, wonder why "Love Letters" was never released commercially. I last saw it on AMC in 1997. I performed a couple of songs on my channel as a tribute to Jennifer ("Love Letters" [guitar solo] and "Got To Find Me Somebody To Love" (from "Duel In The Sun"). Will enjoy subscribing to your very literate channel. Love to have you post a comment/rating or two anent my attempts as a tribute to her and other past stars. Sorry to note your ratings and channel comments aren't active. Cordially, John

[buczia]

i adore this movie. it makes me crazy you can't get it. it's dark romance & wonderful atmospherics have always thrilled me. as a kid i was taken with singleton's charming, mysterious beauty. but as an adult i've discovered how many joseph cotten movies are among my favorites! i even loved that dear gladys cooper got to redeem herself to me, after frightening me in Song Of Bernadette. thank you thank you for this clip, & the opportunity to voice my opinion w/ the studio.

[Beethovens7th]

What a babe!