The Steps of Age

The Steps of Age

1950
25m
5.0

5.0/10

4 votes • View on IMDb
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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Film Documents
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date December 31, 1950
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0042996

Cast

Rose Spencer
Rose Spencer

Mrs. Potter

Harvard Sylvia
Harvard Sylvia

Mr. Potter

Emma Agee
Emma Agee

Their daughter

Manny Kirschner
Manny Kirschner

Her husband

Dimitra Sundeen
Dimitra Sundeen

The grandmother

Gretchen Mohegan
Gretchen Mohegan

The child on the stairs

Georgia Tolliver
Georgia Tolliver

Saleslady

Key Crew

Helen Levitt
Producer
Ben Maddow
Director
Ben Maddow
Writer

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