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 ...
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| Ethel Barrymore | ... | Mary Herries | |
| Maurice Evans | ... | Henry Springer Elcott | |
| Angela Lansbury | ... | Mrs. Edwards | |
| Keenan Wynn | ... | Edwards | |
| Betsy Blair | ... | Ada Elcott | |
| John Williams | ... | Mr. Foster | |
| Doris Lloyd | ... | Rose | |
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John O'Malley | ... | Antique Dealer |
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Henri Letondal | ... | Monsieur Malaquaise |
| Moyna MacGill | ... | Mrs. Harkley | |
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Barry Bernard | ... | Mr. Harkley |
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Sally Cooper | ... | Lucy Weston |
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Arthur Gould-Porter | ... | Chauffeur |
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Sherlee Collier | ... | Aggie Edwards |
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Phyllis Morris | ... | Dora |
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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. Written by Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com>
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20 June 1951 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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