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The Old Maid (1939)

"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!"

7.019391h 35mEN
Drama

Directed by Edmund Goulding

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

1h 35m

Language

EN

Release

August 16, 1939

Director

Edmund Goulding

Official Trailer

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Overview

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

Cast

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Charlotte Lovell

Miriam Hopkins

Miriam Hopkins

Delia Lovell Ralston

George Brent

George Brent

Clem Spender

Donald Crisp

Donald Crisp

Doctor Lanskell

Jane Bryan

Jane Bryan

Clementina

Louise Fazenda

Louise Fazenda

Dora

James Stephenson

James Stephenson

Jim Ralston

Jerome Cowan

Jerome Cowan

Joe Ralston

William Lundigan

William Lundigan

Lanning Halsey

Cecilia Loftus

Cecilia Loftus

Grandmother Lovell

Rand Brooks

Rand Brooks

Jim

Janet Shaw

Janet Shaw

Dee

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Old Maid (1939), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Old Maid. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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