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Old Acquaintance

1943·Movie·NR·110 min·★ 7.1(40)

“"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.

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About Old Acquaintance

Old Acquaintance is a 1943 English-language drama film directed by Vincent Sherman. The cast is led by Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins, Gig Young. It has a runtime of 1h 50m.

Old Acquaintance was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 27, 1943, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Vincent Sherman
Writers
John Van Druten, Lenore J. Coffee
Release date
November 27, 1943
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Old Acquaintance cast & crew

Old Acquaintance was directed by Vincent Sherman and written by John Van Druten and Lenore J. Coffee.

The cast features Bette Davis as Kit Marlowe, Miriam Hopkins as Millie Drake, Gig Young as Rudd Kendall, John Loder as Preston Drake, Dolores Moran as Deirdre Drake, and Phillip Reed as Lucian Grant.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Franz Waxman, cinematography is by Sol Polito, and it was produced by Jack L. Warner and Henry Blanke.

Is Old Acquaintance worth watching?

At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Old Acquaintance is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Old Acquaintance

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Kit Marlowe

Miriam Hopkins

Miriam Hopkins

Millie Drake

Gig Young

Gig Young

Rudd Kendall

John Loder

John Loder

Preston Drake

Dolores Moran

Dolores Moran

Deirdre Drake

Phillip Reed

Phillip Reed

Lucian Grant

Roscoe Karns

Roscoe Karns

Charlie Archer

Anne Revere

Anne Revere

Belle Carter

Esther Dale

Esther Dale

Harriet

Abigail Adams

Abigail Adams

College Girl (uncredited)

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Edward Biby

Garden Room Patron (uncredited)

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Gordon B. Clarke

Usher at Radio Broadcast (uncredited)

Old Acquaintance — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Old Acquaintance in India?

Old Acquaintance is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch Old Acquaintance in the US?

In the US, Old Acquaintance is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸What language is Old Acquaintance in?

Old Acquaintance is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Old Acquaintance?

Old Acquaintance runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).

▸What is Old Acquaintance rated?

Old Acquaintance is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 40 ratings.

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