Old Acquaintance
1943, English. Directed by Vincent Sherman.
"I know what every woman expects from love ...AND WHAT SHE ACCEPTS IF SHE IS WISE!"
Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch Old Acquaintance
Old Acquaintance is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Vincent ShermanDirector
- Bette DavisKit Marlowe
- Miriam HopkinsMillie Drake
- Gig YoungRudd Kendall
- John LoderPreston Drake
- Dolores MoranDeirdre Drake
- Phillip ReedLucian Grant
- Roscoe KarnsCharlie Archer
- Anne RevereBelle Carter
- Esther DaleHarriet
- Abigail AdamsCollege Girl (uncredited)
- Edward BibyGarden Room Patron (uncredited)
- Gordon B. ClarkeUsher at Radio Broadcast (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 27 November 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Van Druten, Lenore J. Coffee
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Old Acquaintance: quick answers
Is Old Acquaintance worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Old Acquaintance?
Old Acquaintance runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Old Acquaintance have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Old Acquaintance. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Old Acquaintance parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Old Acquaintance is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Old Acquaintance on?
Old Acquaintance is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Old Acquaintance?
If you liked Old Acquaintance, try My Salinger Year, Goodbye Christopher Robin, Dial M for Murder.
Who directed Old Acquaintance?
Old Acquaintance (1943) was directed by Vincent Sherman and stars Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins, Gig Young.