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Classic Films in Focus: OLD ACQUAINTANCE (1943)

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Feb 7, 2020

Old Acquaintance (1943) is primarily famous today for a scene in which Bette Davis violently shakes her off screen nemesis Miriam Hopkins and then offers a very insincere "sorry" to her victim, but if you watch the entire film you'll be completely on Bette's side about Miriam needing to be shaken. D read more

Missed Opportunity with Old Acquaintance, Bette Davis

Finding Franchot: Exploring the Life and Career of Franchot Tone Posted by Franchot Tone Fan on Jan 24, 2016

Source: www.amazon.com In 1942, Franchot Tone was all set to star in the upcoming Bette Davis drama Old Acquaintance until the Stabilization Act of 1942 changed his plans. In his executive order, President Roosevelt listed regulations to prevent inflation and protect the U.S. economy during wartime read more

Old Acquaintance (1943)

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Sep 22, 2014

Old Acquaintance Directed by Vincent Sherman Written by John Van Druten and Lenore J. Coffee from a play by Van Druten 1943/USA Warner Bros First viewing/Netflix rental Compared to Miriam Hopkins, Bette Davis looks like a method actress. Kit Marlow (Davis) and Millie Drake (Hopkins) have been best f read more

Old Acquaintance (1943)

The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on Dec 12, 2013

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/dvdreviews22/old_aquaintance_dvd_review.htm   Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own 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 read more

Old Acquaintance (1943)

The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on Dec 12, 2013

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/dvdreviews22/old_aquaintance_dvd_review.htm   Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own 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 read more

Old Acquaintance(1943).

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Jan 10, 2013

Old Acquaintance(1943). Drama directed by Vincent Sherman. Cast: Bette Davis and Miriam Hopkins with Gig Young, John Loder, Dolores Moran, Roscoe Karns and Anne Revere. Bette Davis personally requested the casting of Norma Shearer in the role of Mildred Drake. Shearer refused the role and the p read more

Old Acquaintance (1943)

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Apr 18, 2012

Kit Marlowe (Bette Davis) arrives in her hometown a bit chaotically (via msmeganmcgurk.tumblr) Kit Marlowe (Bette Davis) has become a big-shot writer with the critical success of her new novel. She decides to make a visit to her hometown to give a lecture, and plans to stay with her old best friend read more