Mr. Skeffington
“She was lucky that Mr. Skeffington was such a gentleman!”
Synopsis
A beautiful but vain woman who rejects the love of her older husband must face the loss of her youth and beauty.
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Mr. Skeffington - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-15
Top Cast
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Bette Davis
Fanny Trellis
Claude Rains
Job Skeffington
Walter Abel
George Trellis
George Coulouris
Dr. Byles
Richard Waring
Trippy Trellis
Marjorie Riordan
Young Fanny
Robert Shayne
MacMahon
John Alexander
Jim Conderley
Jerome Cowan
Edward Morrison
Johnny Mitchell
Johnny Mitchell
Dorothy Peterson
Manby
Peter Whitney
Chester Forbish
Bill Kennedy
Bill Thatcher
Bess Flowers
Mrs. Thatcher
Fred Aldrich
Speakeasy Bouncer (uncredited)
Herbert Evans
Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
Charles Sherlock
Speakeasy Waiter (uncredited)
Chef Milani
Joe (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Mr. Skeffington
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Sherman
Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, Elizabeth von Arnim
Franz Waxman
Ernest Haller
Ralph Dawson
Philip G. Epstein, Jack L. Warner, Julius J. Epstein
Department Leadership Roster
Julius J. Epstein
Screenplay
Philip G. Epstein
Screenplay
Vincent Sherman
Director
Philip G. Epstein
Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Julius J. Epstein
Producer
Ralph Dawson
Editor
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Skeffington
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What is Mr. Skeffington about?
A beautiful but vain woman who rejects the love of her older husband must face the loss of her youth and beauty.
Who directed Mr. Skeffington?
Mr. Skeffington was directed by Vincent Sherman.
Who stars in Mr. Skeffington?
The principal cast of Mr. Skeffington includes Bette Davis, Claude Rains, Walter Abel, George Coulouris, Richard Waring.
When was Mr. Skeffington released and how long is it?
Mr. Skeffington was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Skeffington?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Skeffington was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Skeffington?
Mr. Skeffington holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).