Kind Lady
“Broadway's dramatic thunderbolt!”
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.
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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
Barry Bernard
Mr. Harkley
Sally Cooper
Lucy Weston
Arthur Gould-Porter
Chauffeur
Sherlee Collier
Aggie Edwards
Phyllis Morris
Dora
Patrick O'Moore
Constable Orkin
Keith McConnell
Jones
Leonard Carey
Postman
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Bennett, Jerry Davis, Edward Chodorov
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- Kind Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sturges
Charles Bennett, Jerry Davis, Edward Chodorov, Hugh Walpole
David Raksin
Joseph Ruttenberg
Ferris Webster
Armand Deutsch
Department Leadership Roster
Ferris Webster
Editor
Armand Deutsch
Producer
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
John Sturges
Director
Charles Bennett
Screenplay
Jerry Davis
Screenplay
Edward Chodorov
Screenplay
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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 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.
Who directed Kind Lady?
Kind Lady was directed by John Sturges.
Who stars in Kind Lady?
The principal cast of Kind Lady includes Ethel Barrymore, Maurice Evans, Angela Lansbury, Keenan Wynn, Betsy Blair.
When was Kind Lady released and how long is it?
Kind Lady was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Kind Lady?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kind Lady was composed by David Raksin.