Old Acquaintance

NR
1h 50m
1943
7 /10 (34)

"I know what every woman expects from love ...AND WHAT SHE ACCEPTS IF SHE IS WISE!"

Overview

Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1943-11-27

Top Billed Cast

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)

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