The Old Maid
1939, English. Directed by Edmund Goulding.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Old Maid isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Edmund GouldingDirector
- 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
- Rand BrooksJim
- Janet ShawDee
Details
- Released
- 16 August 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Casey Robinson
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What The Old Maid is based on
The Old Maid is based on The Old Maid, a novel by Zoë Akins.
Novel
The Old Maid
By Zoë Akins
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The Old Maid: quick answers
Is The Old Maid worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Old Maid?
The Old Maid runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Old Maid have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Old Maid. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Old Maid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Old Maid is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Old Maid on?
The Old Maid isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Old Maid?
If you liked The Old Maid, try A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Oliver Twist, Mansfield Park.
Who directed The Old Maid?
The Old Maid (1939) was directed by Edmund Goulding and stars Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins, George Brent.
What is The Old Maid based on?
The Old Maid is based on The Old Maid, a novel by Zoë Akins.