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Old Acquaintance (1943)
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27 November 1943 (USA) morePlot:
Old friends Kit Marlowe and Millie Drake adopt contrasting lifestyles: Kit is a single, critically acclaimed author while married Millie writes popular pulp novels. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
A high camp gem. moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Bette Davis | ... | Kit Marlowe |
 | Miriam Hopkins | ... | Millie Drake |
| Gig Young | ... | Rudd Kendall |
| John Loder | ... | Preston Drake |
| Dolores Moran | ... | Deirdre Drake |
| Phillip Reed | ... | Lucian Grant (as Philip Reed) |
| Roscoe Karns | ... | Charlie Archer |
 | Anne Revere | ... | Belle Carter |
| Esther Dale | ... | Harriet |
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110 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Filming Locations:
Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USAFun Stuff
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The Broadway play opened on December 23, 1940 at the Morosco Theatre and closed 17 May 1941 after 170 performances. The opening night cast included Jane Cowl as Kit, Peggy Wood as Millie and Kent Smith as Rudd Kendall. Warner Bros. purchased the rights to the play for $75,000. moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: As the group of college girls drive Kit away, Millie turns her head and calls out Kit's name but her lips do not move. moreSoundtrack:
Waltz No. 15 in A flat major, Op. 39 moreFAQ
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This must be one of the most under-rated of the Bette Davis films. At its heart is a brilliant screenplay and two extraordinary performances.
John Van Druten and Lenore Coffee have taken Van Druten's play and created a camp masterpiece. The lines are nearly as funny as those in "All About Eve" eg "Why do I always look like a ninety-year old hag when I want to look like Shirley Temple."
And Bette and Miriam, who apparently hated each other, give stunning performances. Miriam is something of a horror here, all superficial bubble and vicious back-stabbing jealousy. Bette is nicer but can be just as catty. Their scenes together are pure joy. The male characters pale next to these goddesses - it's a wonder they bother with them at all.
Don't miss this one - you'll love it!