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.

Aline MacMahon
as Mary Herries

Basil Rathbone
as Henry Abbott

Mary Carlisle
as Phyllis

Frank Albertson
as Peter Santard

Dudley Digges
as Mr. Edwards

Doris Lloyd
as Lucy Weston

Nola Luxford
as Rose, Mary's Maid

Murray Kinnell
as Doctor

Eily Malyon
as Mrs. Edwards

Justine Chase
as Ada Abbott
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This all starts with something really incongruous. Snowy scenes and a violin-led score that makes you think of some Capra-esque Christmas film about redemption and the sight of Basil Rathbone is a big thick coat! Something isn't right here! The eponymous lady - "Mrs. Herries" (Aline MacMahon) arrive...