The Steps of Age (1950)

1950 · Short film · 24 min · dir. Ben Maddow

• Drama

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Synopsis

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,…

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Details

Director

Ben Maddow

Writer

Ben Maddow

Cinematography

George Jacobson

Studio

Film Documents

Released

1950-12-31

Running time

24 minutes

Cast & crew

• Ben Maddow Director
• RRose Spencer
• HHarvard Sylvia
• EEmma Agee
• MManny Kirschner
• DDimitra Sundeen
• GGretchen Mohegan
• GGeorgia Tolliver

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