CS #430. Molly and Me (1945)

CS #430. Molly and Me (1945)

is an American comedy-drama directed by Lewis Seiler, starring Gracie Fields and Monty Woolley. While some modern marketing descriptions characterize it as a story of "Two women. Two worlds. One Unforgettable Friendship," the film's core plot focuses on the transformative relationship between a down-on-her-luck actress and her grumpy employer.
Plot Summary
The film follows Molly Barry (Gracie Fields), an out-of-work English music-hall singer who "plays the part" of a housekeeper to secure a job in the home of John Graham (Monty Woolley), a cantankerous retired politician.
Cleaning House: Upon discovering the existing household staff is corrupt, Molly fires them and replaces them with her unemployed theatrical friends.
Family Reconciliation: Molly helps Graham soften his harsh exterior, eventually reuniting him with his estranged teenage son, Jimmy (Roddy McDowall).