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6.8 / 10(18 votes)IMDbNR19351h 16mUnited States of America

Kind Lady

“Prisoner in her own home!”

Synopsis

Mary, a woman with good intentions, takes pity on Henry, an artist with no home. What begins as a simple offer to come inside from the cold for tea gradually turns into more. Before the unsuspecting woman knows it, Henry, his family, and his friends con their way into her home. Eventually, Mary creates a ruse to rid herself of the parasites, but they have a different plan.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 6, 1935

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
George B. Seitz
Screenplay & Story
Bernard Schubert
Original Score
Edward Ward
Original Title
Kind Lady
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 16m
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

George B. Seitz

Screenplay & Story

Bernard Schubert, Hugh Walpole, Edward Chodorov, Lucien Hubbard

Original Score & Music

Edward Ward

Director of Photography

George J. Folsey

Film Editing

Hugh Wynn

Producers

Lucien Hubbard

Department Leadership Roster

George B. Seitz

George B. Seitz

Director

Bernard Schubert

Screenplay

Lucien Hubbard

Writer

Lucien Hubbard

Producer

Edward Ward

Original Music Composer

George J. Folsey

George J. Folsey

Director of Photography

Hugh Wynn

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kind Lady.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kind Lady

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Kind Lady about?

Mary, a woman with good intentions, takes pity on Henry, an artist with no home. What begins as a simple offer to come inside from the cold for tea gradually turns into more. Before the unsuspecting woman knows it, Henry, his family, and his friends con their way into her home. Eventually, Mary creates a ruse to rid herself of the parasites, but they have a different plan.

Who directed Kind Lady?

Kind Lady was directed by George B. Seitz.

Who stars in Kind Lady?

The principal cast of Kind Lady includes Aline MacMahon, Basil Rathbone, Mary Carlisle, Frank Albertson, Dudley Digges.

When was Kind Lady released and how long is it?

Kind Lady was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.

Who composed the musical score for Kind Lady?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Kind Lady was composed by Edward Ward.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Kind Lady?

Kind Lady holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).