The Old Maid
“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!”
Synopsis
The lives of two cousins are complicated by the return of an ex-boyfriend and an illegitimate child.
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The Old Maid - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-30
Top Cast
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Bette Davis
Charlotte Lovell
Miriam Hopkins
Delia Lovell Ralston
George Brent
Clem Spender
Donald Crisp
Doctor Lanskell
Jane Bryan
Clementina
Louise Fazenda
Dora
James Stephenson
Jim Ralston
Jerome Cowan
Joe Ralston
William Lundigan
Lanning Halsey
Cecilia Loftus
Grandmother Lovell
Rand Brooks
Jim
Janet Shaw
Dee
William Hopper
John
William A. Boardway
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Charles the Butler (uncredited)
Marlene Burnett
Tina as a Child (uncredited)
Frederick Burton
Mr. Halsey (uncredited)
Ricardo Lord Cezon
Little Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Goulding
- Screenplay & Story
- Casey Robinson
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Old Maid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Goulding
Casey Robinson, Edith Wharton, Zoë Akins
Max Steiner
Tony Gaudio
George Amy
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Casey Robinson
Screenplay
Edmund Goulding
Director
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
George Amy
Editor
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
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 The Old Maid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Old Maid about?
The lives of two cousins are complicated by the return of an ex-boyfriend and an illegitimate child.
Who directed The Old Maid?
The Old Maid was directed by Edmund Goulding.
Who stars in The Old Maid?
The principal cast of The Old Maid includes Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins, George Brent, Donald Crisp, Jane Bryan.
When was The Old Maid released and how long is it?
The Old Maid was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Old Maid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Old Maid was composed by Max Steiner.
Is The Old Maid based on a book or true story?
The Old Maid is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edith Wharton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Old Maid?
The Old Maid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).