Old Acquaintance Page #13

Synopsis: Jealous of best friend Kit, a critically acclaimed but financially unsuccessful author and playwright, Millie writes a novel, the first in a string of bestselling trashy novels. After eight years of neglect and taking a backseat to Millie's fame, her husband Preston leaves her. Another decade passes and Kit announces her intention of marrying the decade-younger Rudd. Millie thinks Preston wishes to reconcile, only to discover he is engaged. He also admits that he was in love with Kit, who had turned down his many advances. Feeling Kit to blame for the failure of her marriage, Millie flies into a rage and confronts Kit. Later, learning of Rudd's affection for Millie's daughter Diedre, Kit graciously steps aside to bless their union. In the end, Millie and Kit make up, sharing a champagne toast for each one's old acquaintance.
Genre: Drama, Romance
Director(s): Vincent Sherman
Production: Warner Home Video
 
IMDB:
7.6
APPROVED
Year:
1943
110 min
247 Views


well, of all my books...

it'll be the first sad ending

I've ever written.

Well, Millie, you've always said

you wanted to write...

what you call "an artistic flop."

Maybe this will be it.

No, Kit. The public doesn't expect

a sad ending from me.

Two women left all alone like this.

- What you going to call it?

- Well, I'm not sure.

I've had several ideas.

What do you think of Auld Lang Syne?

Well, if it's about us,

why not Old Acquaintance?

Old Acquaintance.

Old Acquaintance. Of course, Kit.

Let's drink to that, Millie.

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John Van Druten

John William Van Druten (1 June 1901 – 19 December 1957) was an English playwright and theatre director, known professionally as John Van Druten. He began his career in London, and later moved to America becoming a U.S. citizen. He was known for his plays of witty and urbane observations of contemporary life and society. more…

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