February 20 american film studio executives agree to allow the office of war information to censor films. Old acquaintance dvdr 1943 warner archive collection. Old acquaintance bette davis 1943 movie poster masterprint. The best movies of 1943 picked by critics and filmmakers and sorted by rank. Rent old acquaintance 1943 starring miriam hopkins and bette davis on dvd and bluray. Old acquaintance 1943 where to watch it streaming online. Box office numbers were reported at the time as a percentage compared to normal business at each theater. Bette davis in old acquaintance 1943 video dailymotion. Old acquaintance 1943 movie clip you dont know kit. Her friend millie drake miriam hopkins, however, has developed a. Brand new and packaged carefully in a oversized protective tube.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Rent old acquaintance 1943 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Released 1943, old acquaintance stars bette davis, miriam hopkins, gig young, john loder the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 50 min, and received a score of. Millie is a silly and unappealing character and she doesnt seem worthy of a character in a move, but as the story progresses and we see how millie and kits lives are so tangled, we have an interesting story develop. Get notified if it comes to one of your streaming services, like netflix, on. Kitty marlowe davis is a wellrespected author who returns to the small town of her birth, where she becomes reacquainted with her childhood friend millie drake hopkins. The soap opera featured davis in an academy awardnominated performance as a. After the box office success of the old maid, bette davis and miriam hopkins. This was the first year that best supporting actors and actresses received full sized oscar statuettes, rather than miniature oscar plaques. Kit is a single, critically acclaimed author while married millie writes popular pulp novels.
See the article in its original context from november 3, 1943, page 0 buy reprints view on timesmachine timesmachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives. Druten also wrote bell, book and candle play 1950, movie 1958 and i r emember mama 1948. The movie keeps checking up on these two as the years pass, each wanting what the other has. In this tangled tale of life and love unsatisfied, when delia. Fast paced, lush, and romantic, old acquaintance is one of those movies that they just dont make anymore. While millie is happy as a wife and mother and loves her. Her friend millie drake miriam hopkins, however, has developed a knack for writing bestselling trashy novels. Old acquaintance 1943 is the story of two childhood friends who both grow up to be writers and fall in love with the same man, yet somehow remain buddies all the while this film is an adaptation of john van drutens 1940 play. If you would like the exact dimensions, please request before you order. Old acquaintance is a 1943 comedydrama film made by warner bros. Bette davis and miriam hopkins star as two jealous lady novelists who interfere in each others love. This item ships rolled to insure maximum protection. Old acquaintance is a 1943 american drama film made by warner bros.
Old acquaintance the 1943 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. We see by now that miss hopkins swell guy husband is still full of. Old acquaintance 1943 there comes a time in every womans life when the only thing that helps is a glass of champagne. The year 1943 in film featured various significant events for the film industry. Druten also wrote bell, book and candle play 1950, movie 1958 and i. After the box office success of the old maid, bette davis and miriam hopkins were reunited for this catty drama. Title card 11x14 please note sizes are approximate and stated in inches. January 3 first missing persons telecast nyc february 20 american film studio executives agree to allow the united states office of war information to censor films november 23 british forces broadcasting service begins operation december 31 new york citys times square greets frank sinatra at paramount theater. Kit and millies worlds collide and relationships are formed and destroyed. Bette davis eyes bette davis yeux caravelli et son grand orchestre. Old acquaintance reunited the stars of the old maid 1939 for another acting match, and just like in the first movie, there is something irresistible about seeing these two actors interact together bette davis and miriam hopkins are technically and stylistically different, yet they have insanely good onscreen chemistry. Movie old acquaintance full streaming, watch movie old acquaintance. Old acquaintance 1943 is the story of two childhood friends who both grow. One of the most gossiped about films of its time, old acquaintance opened to high.
Find movie and film cast and crew information for old acquaintance 1943 vincent sherman on allmovie. One of the most gossiped about films of its time, old acquaintance opened to high expectations for onscreen cattiness that it more than satisfied. It was directed by vincent sherman and produced by henry blanke with jack l. Find release information for old acquaintance 1943 vincent sherman on allmovie allmovie. With bette davis, miriam hopkins, gig young, john loder. Old friends kit marlowe and millie drake adopt contrasting lifestyles. Sep 15, 2015 old acquaintance reunited the stars of the old maid 1939 for another acting match, and just like in the first movie, there is something irresistible about seeing these two actors interact together bette davis and miriam hopkins are technically and stylistically different, yet they have insanely good onscreen chemistry.
Bette davis and miriam hopkinsa pair of actresses who hated each otherremix their chemistry from the old maid in old acquaintance, an entertaining adaptation of john van drutens play. The film starred bette davis and miriam hopkins with gig young, john loder, dolores moran. Watch old acquaintance full movie in hd visit movie 55086 two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives. She even removes her stockings, and theres a whole thing about how. Warner as executive producer from a screenplay by john van druten, lenore coffee and edmund goulding based on van drutens 1941 play of the same title. This is a fun movie to watch, with brisk plot development and the professional touch that made these so called. Warner as executive producer from a screenplay by john van druten, lenore coffee and edmund goulding based on van drutens play. Old acquaintance 1943 vincent sherman releases allmovie. Old acquaintance 1943 movie clip every woman has a ghost. Old acquaintance 1943 full movie online free english youtube.
Review by rsq2000 miriam hopkins or at least her character of millie ruined this movie, but fortunately, bettes performance as the grounded, selfless, and loyal best friend kit is what saved the story and helped me give my minimum passing rating of 3 stars. It shouldnt be a surprise that a film could be this good with two terrific actresses and a witty, literate script by john van druten. Shermans first important movie was the hard way 1943, a gritty showbusiness melodrama with fine performances from ida lupino, joan leslie, and jack carson. Old acquaintance was reproduced on premium heavy stock paper which captures all of the vivid colors and details of the original. Released 1943, old acquaintance stars bette davis, miriam hopkins, gig young, john loder the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 50 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. Old acquaintance 1943 vincent sherman cast and crew. The soap opera featured davis in an academy awardnominated performance as a narcissistic. Old acquaintance 1943 movie clip every woman has a. Bette davis and miriam hopkins star as two jealous lady novelists who interfere in.
Warner as executive producer from a screenplay by john van druten, lenore coffee and edmund goulding based on van drutens 1941 play of the same title the film starred bette davis and miriam hopkins with gig young, john loder, dolores moran, roscoe. Old acquaintance 1943 stream and watch online moviefone. In this tangled tale of life and love unsatisfied, when delia breaks her engagement to clem and marries jim, clem promises to marry delias cousin, charlotte. Kit marlowe bette davis shakes millie drake miriam hopkins category. Other articles where old acquaintance is discussed. Bette davis in old acquaintance 1943 bette davis and miriam hopkins in old. Old acquaintance 1943 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Old acquaintance 1943 cast and crew kit marlowe bette davis is an author whose work is critically acclaimed, yet it has not helped her achieve financial success. At the train station in hometown birchfield no state is mentioned, childhood pal millie miriam hopkins, with newsman charlie roscoe karns, greets local girl turned famous novelist kit bette davis, her fan club intervening, in vincent shermans 1943 warner bros. Old acquaintance was remade in 1981 as rich and famous. Millie becomes increasingly difficult and resentful of any diversion from full attention being focused upon herself. This film is an adaptation of john van drutens 1940 play. Other films without any nominations included old acquaintance with bette davis and miriam hopkins.
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