The Old Settler (2001)
Harlem 1943. Roommates, Romance and Rumors.
The Old Settler is the story of two middle-aged sisters, Elizabeth and Quilly, who share an apartment in Harlem in 1943. The sisters quarrel amiably, but they share a wounded history that becomes revealed as the tale unfolds. An earnest but unworldly young man named Husband travels up from the South to board with the sisters while he searches for his beloved Lou Bessie, who left their small town a few years back to find a new life. Husband would like to bring Lou Bessie back home, but she's enamored with the excitement of the city, and her plans are more complicated. In time, Elizabeth and Husband begin a courtship that may or may not overcome their considerable age difference, while Quilly reacts disapprovingly.
Cast
- Phylicia Rashād - Elizabeth Barney
- Debbie Allen - Quilly McGrath
- Bumper Robinson - Husband
- Crystal R. Fox - Lou Bessie / Charmaine (as Crystal Fox)
- Bebe Drake - Geneva
- Randy J. Goodwin - Bucket
- Eartha Robinson - Lula Mae
- Ella Joyce - Waitress
- Paul Mooney - Man at Counter
- Michael Ralph - Speaker
Screenplay
- John Henry Redwood
- Shauneille Perry (Teleplay)
Keywords
woman director
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Old Settler about?
- The Old Settler is the story of two middle-aged sisters, Elizabeth and Quilly, who share an apartment in Harlem in 1943. The sisters quarrel amiably, but they share a wounded history that becomes revealed as the tale unfolds. An earnest but unworldly young man named Husband travels up from the South to board with the sisters while he searches for his beloved Lou Bessie, who left their small town a few years back to find a new life. Husband would like to bring Lou Bessie back home, but she's enamored with the excitement of the city, and her plans are more complicated. In time, Elizabeth and Husband begin a courtship that may or may not overcome their considerable age difference, while Quilly reacts disapprovingly.
- Who directed The Old Settler?
- The Old Settler was directed by Debbie Allen.
- Who stars in The Old Settler?
- The Old Settler stars Phylicia Rashād, Debbie Allen, Bumper Robinson, Crystal R. Fox, Bebe Drake, Randy J. Goodwin.
- How long is The Old Settler?
- The Old Settler has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Old Settler?
- The Old Settler is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Old Settler produced?
- The Old Settler was produced in United States of America.