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The Old Maid (1939)

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When Zoë Akins' play The Old Maid (based on a novel by Edith Wharton) won the 1934-1935 Pulitzer Prize, the selection was roundly condemned by critics, who felt that Lillian Hellman's The Children's Hour was more deserving, but had lost because of its lesbian theme. Certainly, Akins' story of the relationship between two Southern cousins in the years between 1833 and 1854 is nothing spectacular. Delia Lovell marries James Ralston, leaving her old beau Clem Spender out in the cold. Delia's cousin

Unrated, 1 hr. 36 min.

Classics, Drama

Casey Robinson

Apr 1, 2008

MGM Home Entertainment

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A well-oiled assembly of betrayals, vendettas, and maternal passion plays

November 11, 2009 Full Review Source: CinePassion | Comment
CinePassion

Bette Davis at the peak of her acting chops, a brilliant, melodramatic role.

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"the old maid" is a tear-jerking melodrama about unrequited love and maternal sacrifice, another soap opera-alike flick to showcase bette davis' craftmanship. davis plays a woman who loves her best friend's former beau(george brent) whom she elopes with after he confirms her cancellation of their engagement. so davis

April 10, 2008
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Veronique Kwak

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A well-done meloncholy drama of a lively young debutante turned bitter old-maid.

July 27, 2009
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