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Mr. Skeffington

1944·Movie·NR·145 min·6.8(70)

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.

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About Mr. Skeffington

Mr. Skeffington is a 1944 English-language drama and romance film directed by Vincent Sherman. The cast is led by Bette Davis, Claude Rains, Walter Abel. It has a runtime of 2h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Mr. Skeffington was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 25, 1944, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Vincent Sherman
Writers
Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, Elizabeth von Arnim
Release date
May 25, 1944
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Mr. Skeffington cast & crew

Mr. Skeffington was directed by Vincent Sherman and written by Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, and Elizabeth von Arnim.

The cast features Bette Davis as Fanny Trellis, Claude Rains as Job Skeffington, Walter Abel as George Trellis, George Coulouris as Dr. Byles, Richard Waring as Trippy Trellis, and Marjorie Riordan as Young Fanny.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Franz Waxman, cinematography is by Ernest Haller, and it was produced by Philip G. Epstein and Jack L. Warner.

Is Mr. Skeffington worth watching?

Mr. Skeffington holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 70 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 25m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, Mr. Skeffington is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Mr. Skeffington

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Cast of Mr. Skeffington

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Fanny Trellis

Claude Rains

Claude Rains

Job Skeffington

Walter Abel

Walter Abel

George Trellis

George Coulouris

George Coulouris

Dr. Byles

Richard Waring

Richard Waring

Trippy Trellis

Marjorie Riordan

Marjorie Riordan

Young Fanny

Robert Shayne

Robert Shayne

MacMahon

John Alexander

John Alexander

Jim Conderley

Jerome Cowan

Jerome Cowan

Edward Morrison

Johnny Mitchell

Johnny Mitchell

Johnny Mitchell

Dorothy Peterson

Dorothy Peterson

Manby

Peter Whitney

Peter Whitney

Chester Forbish

Mr. Skeffington — FAQs

Where can I watch Mr. Skeffington in United States?

Mr. Skeffington is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Mr. Skeffington in?

Mr. Skeffington is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Mr. Skeffington?

Mr. Skeffington runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

What is Mr. Skeffington rated?

Mr. Skeffington is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 70 ratings.

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