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The Old Maid

NR1h 35m1939Edmund Goulding
IMDb: 7.4/10
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"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!"

The lives of two cousins are complicated by the return of an ex-boyfriend and an illegitimate child.

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Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaBased On Novel Or BookBrotherOrphanageRomantic RivalryAmerican Civil WarIllegitimate Child19th CenturyOld Maid

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Old Maid (1939) about?

The lives of two cousins are complicated by the return of an ex-boyfriend and an illegitimate child.

Who stars in The Old Maid?

The Old Maid stars Bette Davis (Charlotte Lovell), Miriam Hopkins (Delia Lovell Ralston), George Brent (Clem Spender), Donald Crisp (Doctor Lanskell), Jane Bryan (Clementina). The film was directed by Edmund Goulding.

How long is The Old Maid?

The Old Maid has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1939. It is rated NR.

Is The Old Maid worth watching?

The Old Maid holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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