Mr. Skeffington(1944)
She was lucky that Mr. Skeffington was such a gentleman!
Mr. Skeffington Synopsis
A beautiful but vain woman who rejects the love of her older husband must face the loss of her youth and beauty.
Mr. Skeffington (1944) is a drama and romance film directed by Vincent Sherman, released on May 25, 1944 with a runtime of 2h 25m. It stars Bette Davis, Claude Rains, Walter Abel and George Coulouris. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 74 ratings.
- Director:
- Vincent Sherman
- Writers:
- Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, Elizabeth von Arnim
- Producers:
- Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Haller
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Mr. Skeffington (1944) Trailer
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Mr. Skeffington Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Marjorie Riordan
as Young Fanny
Robert Shayne
as MacMahon
John Alexander
as Jim Conderley
- Jerome Cowan
Jerome Cowan
as Edward Morrison
Johnny Mitchell
as Johnny Mitchell
Dorothy Peterson
as Manby
Peter Whitney
as Chester Forbish
Key crew
Directed by Vincent Sherman, written by Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein and Elizabeth von Arnim, produced by Julius J. Epstein and Philip G. Epstein.
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Mr. Skeffington Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 74 ratings.
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Mr. Skeffington – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mr. Skeffington online?
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Mr. Skeffington (1944) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mr. Skeffington?
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The main cast of Mr. Skeffington (1944) includes Bette Davis, Claude Rains, Walter Abel, George Coulouris and Richard Waring. The film was directed by Vincent Sherman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mr. Skeffington released?
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Mr. Skeffington was released on May 25, 1944 and runs for 2h 25m.
Is Mr. Skeffington worth watching?
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Mr. Skeffington (1944) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 74 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mr. Skeffington?
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Yes. The official Mr. Skeffington trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.