The Ford Theatre Hour Kind Lady (Season 2, Episode 5)
TV Episode | Drama

The Ford Theatre Hour

Kind Lady (Season 2, Episode 5)

TV Episode | Drama

Mary Herries is a rich woman with a habit of contributing to those less fortunate than her. On her way home from a concert on Christmas Eve she discovers a poor, would-be artist outside her estate. Mary takes pity on this artist, Henry ...See moreMary Herries is a rich woman with a habit of contributing to those less fortunate than her. On her way home from a concert on Christmas Eve she discovers a poor, would-be artist outside her estate. Mary takes pity on this artist, Henry Abbott, and gives him some food and money. After taking him in, she finds herself somewhat attracted to this artist; he is handsome, and quite knowledgeable of fine art, especially the paintings in Mary's extensive collection. However, when she discovers that Henry has both a wife and a small child that he is struggling to support, she gives him some money and hand-me downs, and sends him on his way. A few days later he shows up with some of his own paintings (which are absolutely awful) as well as some items he stole from Mary's house on Christmas Eve. Henry demands a large amount of money for his paintings, which Mary eventually pays. She then discovers that Henry has left his wife and baby outside, in the rain. His wife collapses and Mary, out of pity, lets Henry and his family stay with her until his wife is well. Soon, Mary's servants have all quit, tired of dealing with Henry and his family, who are unreasonable and greedy. Once the servants are gone, Henry's extended family arrives, and Mary discovers to her horror that Henry's "family" is actually a gang of art thieves, planning to imprison her in her own house to gain control of her art collection. Written by Jonathan Broxton See less

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13 cast members

Name	Known for
Fay Bainter Rose Rose See fewer	Jezebel (1938)
Joseph Schildkraut Mr. Edwards Mr. Edwards See fewer	The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
Morton Stevens Actor (as Morton L. Stevens) Actor (as Morton L. Stevens) See fewer	Man Against Crime (1949)
Hilda Vaughn Actress Actress See fewer	Dinner at Eight (1933)
Jack Manning Actor Actor See fewer	The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
Elaine Ellis Actress Actress See fewer	Man Against Crime (1949)
Zolya Talma Actress Actress See fewer	Guiding Light (1952)
Philippa Bevans Actress Actress See fewer	The World of Henry Orient (1964)
Arnold Robertson Actor Actor See fewer	I Spy (1955)
Denise Alexander Actress Actress See fewer	General Hospital (1963)
Bruce Gordon Actor Actor See fewer	The Timber Queen (1922)
Jon Lormer Actor Actor See fewer	Creepshow (1982)
Ellen Martin Actress Actress See fewer	Open the Door and See All the People (1964)