The read
It runs a compact 1h 18m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- John SturgesDirector
- Jerry DavisScreenplay
- Edward ChodorovScreenplay
- Charles BennettScreenplay
Cast
- Ethel BarrymoreMary Herries
- Maurice EvansHenry Springer Elcott
- Angela LansburyMrs. Edwards
- Keenan WynnMr. Edwards
- Betsy BlairAda Elcott
- John WilliamsMr. Foster
- Doris LloydRose
- John O'MalleyAntique Dealer
- Henri LetondalMonsieur Malaquaise
- Moyna MacGillMrs. Harkley
- Barry BernardMr. Harkley
- Sally CooperLucy Weston
Stills
Themes
con artistcaptivecrime wave