Film
The Steps of Age
1950 · 25m · Drama
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- 4.6
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Overview
Describes the challenges of aging as seen through the eyes of a woman, Mrs. Potter, whose husband becomes listless and unhappy following his forced retirement at age 65. She worries about him and knows that his lack of engagement is not emotionally healthy. When he dies after a few years of retirement, she gives up her home and goes to live with her daughter's family, which also presents challenges. The woman reflects on how to manage these life changes, and how to continue to live a rewarding, engaged life. She seeks a job but is turned away, apparently because the dress shop that is hiring prefers someone younger. She has some disagreements with her daughter about child-rearing. Ultimately, she and her daughter both conclude that they must show more respect and appreciation for one another.
Cast
Rose Spencer
Mrs. Potter
Harvard Sylvia
Mr. Potter
Emma Agee
Their daughter
Manny Kirschner
Her husband
Dimitra Sundeen
The grandmother
Gretchen Mohegan
The child on the stairs
Georgia Tolliver
Saleslady
Crew
- Ben MaddowDirector · Writer
- Helen LevittProducer
- George JacobsonDirector of Photography
- Sidney MeyersEditor
Details
- Release date
- December 31, 1950
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Genres
- Drama
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