

Old Acquaintance
1943-11-27 · 110 min · ★ 7.1
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 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)
Jimmy ConlinFrank - Photographer (uncredited)
Ann DoranMusic Store Saleslady (uncredited)
Bess FlowersClub Patron (uncredited)
Marjorie HoshelleMargaret Kemp - Kit's Fanclub Leader (uncredited)
Charles JordanBootlegger Selling Gin (uncredited)
Fred KelseyTrain Conductor / Man at Radio Broadcast (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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