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The Old Maid

1939, Movie, NR, 95 mins

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Bette Davis had already distinguished herself in DARK VICTORY and JEZEBEL, but she plumbed new emotional depths in this film, and her performance is a revelation. She always liked roles that forced her to stretch as an actress and, despite the fact that she had only just turned 30, she is convincing as a 60-year-old here. Reportedly, Davis and Miriam Hopkins had many battles on the set, and Hopkins did her best to upstage Davis, though, as you might expect, she had little lu... read more leave a comment
An unmarried mother gives her illegitimate child to her cousin in The Old Maid (1939) starring Bette Davis.
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Posted: 8/1/2008
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A woman who's lover is killed in the Civil War haves a cousin raise her illegimate child. From the E. Wharton's novel, via a mediocre adaptation for stage, but Bette Davis takes no prisoners. Beware, this sappy story mercilessly jerks the tears.
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Length: 00:23
Posted: 3/17/2008
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Year: 1939
Rated NR

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Cast
Bette Davis: Charlotte Lovell
Miriam Hopkins: Delia Lovell Ralston
George Brent: Clem Spender
Jane Bryan: Tina
Donald Crisp: Dr. Lanskell
Louise Fazenda: Dora

 

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