Letter of Introduction is a 1938 American comedy-drama film directed by John M. Stahl. In 1966, the film entered the public domain in the United States because the claimants did not renew its copyright registration in the 28th year after publication. Plot An aging actor, John Mannering, is surprised when his estranged daughter, Kay Martin, shows up. She is an actress trying to succeed on Broadway. He is persuaded to perform on Broadway for the first time in twelve years in a play with her. He is anxious about his performance, so turns to alcohol to overcome his self-doubt. He tries to re-establish his relationship with his daughter while trying to hide from the press that she is his daughter. Cast Adolphe Menjou as John Mannering Andrea Leeds as Katherine "Kay" Martin George Murphy as Barry Paige Edgar Bergen as himself Rita Johnson as Honey Ann Sheridan as Lydia Hoyt Ernest Cossart as Andrews, the Butler Frank Jenks as Joe, theatre prompter Eve Arden as Cora Phelps Charlie McCarthy as Himself - dummy Mortimer Snerd as Himself - dummy Ray Walker as Reporter References External links 1938 films 1938 comedy-drama films American comedy-drama films 1930s English-language films Films directed by John M. Stahl American black-and-white films Films about actors Universal Pictures films 1930s American films