The Old Maid
Seen it?1939 | 95 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1939: an older pace and style.
The lives of two cousins are complicated by the return of an ex-boyfriend and an illegitimate child.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 36K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Edmund Goulding
- Bette DavisCharlotte Lovell
- Miriam HopkinsDelia Lovell Ralston
- George BrentClem Spender
- Donald CrispDoctor Lanskell
- Jane BryanClementina
- Louise FazendaDora
- James StephensonJim Ralston
- Jerome CowanJoe Ralston
- William LundiganLanning Halsey
- Cecilia LoftusGrandmother Lovell