Ladies in Retirement
film by Vidor [1941]
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"Ladies in Retirement" is a 1941 film directed by Charles Vidor. The movie stars Ida Lupino as Lucy, a maid whose devotion to her two elderly, eccentric aunts leads her to commit murder to protect them. The film is described as a gothic melodrama. Ida Lupino was known for portraying strong, worldly-wise characters and went on to become one of Hollywood's first female directors. Charles Vidor, a Hungarian-born American director, was known for comedies and musicals but also directed the film noir classic "Gilda".12
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