Old Acquaintance(1943)
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Old Acquaintance Synopsis
Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.
Old Acquaintance (1943) is a drama film directed by Vincent Sherman, released on November 27, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins, Gig Young and John Loder. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Vincent Sherman
- Writers:
- John Van Druten, Lenore J. Coffee, John Van Druten
- Producers:
- Henry Blanke
- Cinematographer:
- Sol Polito
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Old Acquaintance (1943) Trailer
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Old Acquaintance Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Phillip Reed
as Lucian Grant
Roscoe Karns
as Charlie Archer
Anne Revere
as Belle Carter
Esther Dale
as Harriet
Abigail Adams
as College Girl (uncredited)
- Edward Biby
Edward Biby
as Garden Room Patron (uncredited)
- Gordon B. Clarke
Gordon B. Clarke
as Usher at Radio Broadcast (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Vincent Sherman, written by John Van Druten, Lenore J. Coffee and John Van Druten, produced by Henry Blanke.
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Old Acquaintance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 38 ratings.
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Old Acquaintance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Old Acquaintance online?
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Old Acquaintance (1943) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and TCM, 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 Old Acquaintance?
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The main cast of Old Acquaintance (1943) includes Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins, Gig Young, John Loder and Dolores Moran. 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 Old Acquaintance released?
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Old Acquaintance was released on November 27, 1943 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Old Acquaintance worth watching?
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Old Acquaintance (1943) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 38 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 Old Acquaintance?
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