Ethel Barrymore
Mary Herries
Search results
Kind Lady is a 1935 American drama film directed by George B. Seitz starring Aline MacMahon, Basil Rathbone and Mary Carlisle. It is based on the play of the same name by Edward Chodorov and a short story called The Silver Mask by Hugh Walpole . Doris Lloyd appeared in this film and its 1951 remake of the same name in different roles. Plot.
Kind Lady: Directed by George B. Seitz. With Aline MacMahon, Basil Rathbone, Mary Carlisle, Frank Albertson. Henry, a homeless artist, is invited in from the cold by Mary. Her kindness is exploited as Henry, his family and friends manipulate their way into living in her home.
- (652)
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- George B. Seitz
- 1935-12-06
Kind Lady is a 1951 American film noir crime film directed by John Sturges and starring Ethel Barrymore, Maurice Evans, Keenan Wynn and Angela Lansbury. Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the film is remake of the 1935 film of the same name which starred Aline MacMahon in the title role.
Kind Lady (1951) is the second film version of the popular Edward Chodorov play which in turn was based on Hugh Walpole's story, "The Silver Casket." The first film adaptation in 1936 starring Basil Rathbone as the evil con artist and Aline MacMahon as his hapless victim was effectively creepy.
- John Sturges, Joel Freeman
- Ethel Barrymore
Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A con artist and his criminal colleagues move in on a trusting old lady. Cast & Crew. Read More. George B. Seitz. Director. Aline Macmahon. Mary Herries. Basil Rathbone. Henry Abbott. Mary Carlisle. Phyllis. Frank Albertson. Peter [Santard] Dudley Digges. Mr. Edwards. Photos & Videos.
- George B. Seitz, Sandy Roth
- Aline Macmahon
Summaries. Henry, a homeless artist, is invited in from the cold by Mary. Her kindness is exploited as Henry, his family and friends manipulate their way into living in her home. Mary tries to get rid of them, but they have their own scheme in mind. Mary Herries is a rich woman with a habit of contributing to those less fortunate. On her way ...
People also ask
Is kind lady based on a true story?
Who plays the maid in kind lady?
Did Doris Lloyd play a maid in kind lady?
Kind Lady: Directed by John Sturges. With Ethel Barrymore, Maurice Evans, Angela Lansbury, Keenan Wynn. Mary Herries (Ethel Barrymore) has a passion for art and fine furniture. Even though she is getting on in years, she enjoys being around these priceless articles.
