Love Letters

A CEO in his mid-50s, an exemplary husband and father, finds himself in a mid-life crisis, when he gets to know a young fashion designer. His wife gets wise to the whole affair, because genius sent his new beau love letters, which were direct copies of those he sent to his current wife during their days of courtship oh so long ago.

Directed by Hans H. Zerlett, Love Letters leans on a strong ensemble — Käthe Haack, Paul Hubschmid, Bruni Löbel — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1944.