The Steps of Age (1950)
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.
- Date of release
- 1950-12-31
- TMDB
- 5.6 / 10 (5)
- Runtime
- 25m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Ben Maddow
Casting
- 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
Interesting facts
- Awards: 0 · Nominations: 1
The Stairs is a 1950 American short documentary film. It focuses on a woman in her sixties who retires and goes to live with her daughter.
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