: The rivalry eventually extends to Millie’s daughter, Deirdre, who falls in love with Kit’s younger suitor, Rudd Kendall (played by Gig Young ).
The 1943 film , starring Bette Davis and Miriam Hopkins, is a quintessential "woman's picture" of Hollywood's Golden Age that explores the enduring, often volatile bond between two lifelong friends. Directed by Vincent Sherman , the movie is a sophisticated drama that follows two writers whose parallel careers and shared romantic interests test the limits of loyalty and professional envy over two decades. Plot and Thematic Core
The narrative centers on (Davis), a critically acclaimed but financially modest literary author, and Millie Drake (Hopkins), who achieves massive wealth by churning out sensationalist pulp fiction.