The Old Maid(1939)
Vividly, unforgettably, a woman's love starved soul is revealed. All those strange secrets she locks in her heart ... moments of rapture and of heartbreak ... longings that no man can fathom. Of these has the year's finest picture been woven!
The Old Maid Synopsis
The lives of two cousins are complicated by the return of an ex-boyfriend and an illegitimate child.
The Old Maid (1939) is a drama film directed by Edmund Goulding, released on August 16, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins, George Brent and Donald Crisp. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Edmund Goulding
- Writers:
- Casey Robinson, Edith Wharton, Zoë Akins
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Gaudio
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Old Maid (1939) Trailer
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The Old Maid Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bette Davis
as Charlotte Lovell
Miriam Hopkins
as Delia Lovell Ralston
George Brent
as Clem Spender
Donald Crisp
as Doctor Lanskell
Jane Bryan
as Clementina
Louise Fazenda
as Dora
James Stephenson
as Jim Ralston
- Jerome Cowan
Jerome Cowan
as Joe Ralston
William Lundigan
as Lanning Halsey
Cecilia Loftus
as Grandmother Lovell
Rand Brooks
as Jim
Janet Shaw
as Dee
Key crew
Directed by Edmund Goulding, written by Casey Robinson, Edith Wharton and Zoë Akins.
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The Old Maid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 57 ratings.
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The Old Maid – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Old Maid online?
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The Old Maid (1939) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, 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 The Old Maid?
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The main cast of The Old Maid (1939) includes Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins, George Brent, Donald Crisp and Jane Bryan. The film was directed by Edmund Goulding. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Old Maid released?
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The Old Maid was released on August 16, 1939 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Old Maid worth watching?
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The Old Maid (1939) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Old Maid?
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Yes. The official The Old Maid trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.