Old Acquaintance
“"I know what every woman expects from love ...AND WHAT SHE ACCEPTS IF SHE IS WISE!"”
Synopsis
Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-31
Top Cast
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Bette Davis
Kit Marlowe
Miriam Hopkins
Millie Drake
Gig Young
Rudd Kendall
John Loder
Preston Drake
Dolores Moran
Deirdre Drake
Phillip Reed
Lucian Grant
Roscoe Karns
Charlie Archer
Anne Revere
Belle Carter
Esther Dale
Harriet
Abigail Adams
College Girl (uncredited)
Edward Biby
Garden Room Patron (uncredited)
Gordon B. Clarke
Usher at Radio Broadcast (uncredited)
Jimmy Conlin
Frank - Photographer (uncredited)
Ann Doran
Music Store Saleslady (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Club Patron (uncredited)
Sam Harris
Army Major (uncredited)
Marjorie Hoshelle
Margaret Kemp - Kit's Fanclub Leader (uncredited)
Charles Jordan
Bootlegger Selling Gin (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- John Van Druten, Lenore J. Coffee
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Old Acquaintance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Sherman
John Van Druten, Lenore J. Coffee
Franz Waxman
Sol Polito
Terry O. Morse
Jack L. Warner, Henry Blanke
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Sherman
Director
John Van Druten
Screenplay
Lenore J. Coffee
Screenplay
Henry Blanke
Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Terry O. Morse
Editor
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 Old Acquaintance
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What is Old Acquaintance about?
Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.
Who directed Old Acquaintance?
Old Acquaintance was directed by Vincent Sherman.
Who stars in Old Acquaintance?
The principal cast of Old Acquaintance includes Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins, Gig Young, John Loder, Dolores Moran.
When was Old Acquaintance released and how long is it?
Old Acquaintance was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Old Acquaintance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Old Acquaintance was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Old Acquaintance?
Old Acquaintance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).