The Old Maid (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1939, The Old Maid is a drama film directed by Edmund Goulding, running about 95 minutes. “Vividly, unforgettably, a woman's love starved soul is revealed. All those strange secrets she locks in her heart ... moments of rapture and of heartbreak ... longings that no man can fathom.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The lives of two cousins are complicated by the return of an ex-boyfriend and an illegitimate child.
Who’s in it. The Old Maid stars Bette Davis as Charlotte Lovell, Miriam Hopkins as Delia Lovell Ralston, George Brent as Clem Spender and Jane Bryan as Clementina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Old Maid has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Old Maid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Old Maid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Old Maid (1939)?
- In US, The Old Maid is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Old Maid worth watching?
- The Old Maid holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Old Maid?
- The Old Maid stars Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins, George Brent, Jane Bryan and Donald Crisp.
- When was The Old Maid released?
- The Old Maid was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.