(1939)Directed by Edmund Goulding95 minDrama

“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. Of these has the year's finest picture been woven!”

The lives of two cousins are complicated by the return of an ex-boyfriend and an illegitimate child.

Bette Davisas Charlotte Lovell

Miriam Hopkinsas Delia Lovell Ralston

George Brentas Clem Spender

Donald Crispas Doctor Lanskell

Jane Bryanas Clementina

Louise Fazendaas Dora

James Stephensonas Jim Ralston

Jerome Cowanas Joe Ralston

William Lundiganas Lanning Halsey

Cecilia Loftusas Grandmother Lovell

Rand Brooksas Jim

Janet Shawas Dee

William Hopperas John

WA William A. Boardwayas Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Sidney Braceyas Charles the Butler (uncredited)

Marlene Burnettas Tina as a Child (uncredited)

FB Frederick Burtonas Mr. Halsey (uncredited)

RL Ricardo Lord Cezonas Little Boy (uncredited)

OC Oliver Crossas Wedding Guest (uncredited)

JG Jack Georgeas First Orchestra Leader / Violinist (uncredited)

Sol Gorssas Departing Soldier at Train Station (uncredited)

Winifred Harrisas Mrs. Halsey (uncredited)

Stuart Holmesas Man at Train Station (uncredited)

LJ Lois Jamesas Girl (uncredited)

The Old Maid