(1927)Directed by Victor Sjöström97 minDrama, History

In Puritan Boston, seamstress Hester Prynne and kindly Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale fall in love. After Dimmesdale must go away for a time to England, he returns to discover that Hester has given birth to their child and is the focus of local censure.

Lillian Gishas Hester Prynne

Lars Hansonas Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale

Henry B. Walthallas Roger Prynne aka Roger Chillingworth

Karl Daneas Giles

William H. Tookeras The Governor

Marcelle Cordayas Mistress Hibbins

Fred Herzogas The Jailer

Jules Cowlesas The Beadle

Mary Hawesas Patience

Joyce Coadas Pearl

James A. Marcusas A Sea Captain

Polly Moranas Jeering Townswoman (uncredited)

The Scarlet Letter