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Mr. Skeffington (1944) | Criteria

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Poster for Mr. Skeffington

Mr. Skeffington

English • 1944 • 2h 25m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Vincent Sherman

Synopsis

A beautiful but vain woman who rejects the love of her older husband must face the loss of her youth and beauty.

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Starring Bette Davis
Position 18
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Additions: December 2019
Position 37

Credits

Crew

DirectorVincent Sherman

WriterJulius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein

CinematographerErnest Haller

ComposerFranz Waxman

EditorRalph Dawson

ProducerJulius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein

Cast

Bette Davisas Fanny Trellis

Claude Rainsas Job Skeffington

as George Trellis

George Coulourisas Dr. Byles

Richard Waringas Trippy Trellis

Marjorie Riordanas Young Fanny

Robert Shayneas MacMahon

John Alexanderas Jim Conderley

Jerome Cowanas Edward Morrison

Johnny Mitchellas Johnny Mitchell

Dorothy Petersonas Manby

Peter Whitneyas Chester Forbish

Bill Kennedyas Bill Thatcher

Bess Flowersas Mrs. Thatcher

Fred Aldrichas Speakeasy Bouncer (uncredited)

Herbert Evansas Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)

Charles Sherlockas Speakeasy Waiter (uncredited)

Chef Milanias Joe (uncredited)

Fred Kelseyas Cop in Raid (uncredited)

Ethan Laidlawas Cop (uncredited)