The Old Maid (1939) The Old Maid

The Old Maid ★★★ 1939 After her beau is killed in the Civil War, a woman allows her cousin to raise her illegitimate daughter, and therein begins a years-long struggle over the girl's affections. High grade soaper based on Zoe Adkin's stage adaptation of Edith Wharton's novel. 96m/B VHS. Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins, George Brent, Donald Crisp, Jane Bryan, Louise Fazenda, Henry Stephenson; Director: Edmund Goulding; Writer: Gaetano Antonio "Tony" Gaudio; Cameo: Max Steiner.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1939
Length (in minutes) 96
Display Black & White
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Donald Crisp
Actor Jane Bryan
Actor Bette Davis
Actor Henry Stephenson
Actor George Brent
Actor Miriam Hopkins
Actor Louise Fazenda
Cameo Max Steiner
Cinematographer Gaetano Antonio "Tony" Gaudio
Director Edmund Goulding