Old Acquaintance

Old Acquaintance

"I know what every woman expects from love ...AND WHAT SHE ACCEPTS IF SHE IS WISE!"

NR 1943 · 110 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama

Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.

Directed by Vincent Sherman · Written by John Van Druten

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