Old Acquaintance (1943)
"I know what every woman expects from love ...AND WHAT SHE ACCEPTS IF SHE IS WISE!"
Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.
Director: Vincent Sherman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: November 27, 1943
Cast
- Bette Davis - Kit Marlowe
- Miriam Hopkins - Millie Drake
- Gig Young - Rudd Kendall
- John Loder - Preston Drake
- Dolores Moran - Deirdre Drake
- Phillip Reed - Lucian Grant
- Roscoe Karns - Charlie Archer
- Anne Revere - Belle Carter
- Esther Dale - Harriet
- Abigail Adams - College Girl (uncredited)
Screenplay
- John Van Druten (Screenplay)
- Lenore J. Coffee (Screenplay)
- John Van Druten (Theatre Play)
Music: Franz Waxman
Cinematography: Sol Polito
Editing: Terry O. Morse
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Burning Envy and Destructive Power
Keywords
marriage proposal, jealousy, love triangle, reunion, best friend, novelist, envy, old friends, best selling author, resentment, estrangement, return home, hysterics
Trailer
Old Acquaintance TrailerMore Films by Director: Vincent Sherman
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Old Acquaintance about?
- Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.
- Who directed Old Acquaintance?
- Old Acquaintance was directed by Vincent Sherman.
- Who stars in Old Acquaintance?
- Old Acquaintance stars Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins, Gig Young, John Loder, Dolores Moran, Phillip Reed.
- How long is Old Acquaintance?
- Old Acquaintance has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Old Acquaintance?
- Old Acquaintance is a Drama film.
- Where was Old Acquaintance produced?
- Old Acquaintance was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Old Acquaintance?
- The themes of Old Acquaintance include: Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Burning Envy and Destructive Power.