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Old Acquaintance
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Old Acquaintance

1943-11-27 · 110 min · ★ 7.1

Drama

Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.

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Directors
Vincent Sherman
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bette DavisBette DavisKit Marlowe
Miriam HopkinsMiriam HopkinsMillie Drake
Gig YoungGig YoungRudd Kendall
John LoderJohn LoderPreston Drake
Dolores MoranDolores MoranDeirdre Drake
Phillip ReedPhillip ReedLucian Grant
Roscoe KarnsRoscoe KarnsCharlie Archer
Anne RevereAnne RevereBelle Carter
Esther DaleEsther DaleHarriet
Abigail AdamsAbigail AdamsCollege Girl (uncredited)
Edward BibyGarden Room Patron (uncredited)
Gordon B. ClarkeUsher at Radio Broadcast (uncredited)
Jimmy ConlinJimmy ConlinFrank - Photographer (uncredited)
Ann DoranAnn DoranMusic Store Saleslady (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersClub Patron (uncredited)
Sam HarrisArmy Major (uncredited)
Marjorie HoshelleMarjorie HoshelleMargaret Kemp - Kit's Fanclub Leader (uncredited)
Charles JordanCharles JordanBootlegger Selling Gin (uncredited)
Fred KelseyFred KelseyTrain Conductor / Man at Radio Broadcast (uncredited)
Lucille La MarrCollege Girl (uncredited)

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