Mr. Skeffington (1944)
She was lucky that Mr. Skeffington was such a gentleman!
A beautiful but vain woman who rejects the love of her older husband must face the loss of her youth and beauty.
Director: Vincent Sherman
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 145 min
Release Date: May 25, 1944
Cast
- Bette Davis - Fanny Trellis
- Claude Rains - Job Skeffington
- Walter Abel - George Trellis
- George Coulouris - Dr. Byles
- Richard Waring - Trippy Trellis
- Marjorie Riordan - Young Fanny
- Robert Shayne - MacMahon
- John Alexander - Jim Conderley
- Jerome Cowan - Edward Morrison
- Johnny Mitchell - Johnny Mitchell
Screenplay
- Julius J. Epstein (Screenplay)
- Elizabeth von Arnim (Story)
- Philip G. Epstein (Screenplay)
Music: Franz Waxman
Cinematography: Ernest Haller
Editing: Ralph Dawson
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Pain of Unrequited Love, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other, One-Night Stands and Subsequent Regret, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness
Keywords
nazi, aging, suitor, loneliness, illness, socialite, embezzlement, reconciliation, vanity, loveless marriage, marly horse, diphtheria
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mr. Skeffington about?
- A beautiful but vain woman who rejects the love of her older husband must face the loss of her youth and beauty.
- Who directed Mr. Skeffington?
- Mr. Skeffington was directed by Vincent Sherman.
- Who stars in Mr. Skeffington?
- Mr. Skeffington stars Bette Davis, Claude Rains, Walter Abel, George Coulouris, Richard Waring, Marjorie Riordan.
- How long is Mr. Skeffington?
- Mr. Skeffington has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Mr. Skeffington?
- Mr. Skeffington is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Mr. Skeffington produced?
- Mr. Skeffington was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Mr. Skeffington?
- The themes of Mr. Skeffington include: The Pain of Unrequited Love, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other, One-Night Stands and Subsequent Regret, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness.