
Nightmare Alley(1947)
A roustabout joins a traveling carny and schemes to figure out the mind-reading act of Mademoiselle Zeena and her alcoholic husband.


“Broadway's dramatic thunderbolt!”
Mary Herries has a passion for art and fine furniture. Even though she is getting on in years, she enjoys being around these priceless articles. One day she meets a strange young painter named Elcott, who uses his painting skill to enter into her life. Little does she expect that his only interest in Mary is to covet everything she has.

Ethel Barrymore
Mary Herries

Maurice Evans
Henry Springer Elcott

Angela Lansbury
Mrs. Edwards

Keenan Wynn
Mr. Edwards

Betsy Blair
Ada Elcott

John Williams
Mr. Foster

Doris Lloyd
Rose
John O'Malley
Antique Dealer

Henri Letondal
Monsieur Malaquaise

Moyna MacGill
Mrs. Harkley
Kind Lady is a crime, thriller, drama film released in 1951 exploring themes of con artist, captive, crime wave. Directed by John Sturges, it stars Ethel Barrymore, Maurice Evans, Angela Lansbury. Mary Herries has a passion for art and fine furniture. Even though she is getting on in years, she enjoys being around these priceless articles. One day she meets a strange young painter named Elcott, who uses his painting skill to enter into her life. Little does she expect that his only interest in Mary is to covet everything she has.
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