Maisie Was a Lady (1941)

In the heart of a bustling carnival, the resilient and kind-hearted showgirl, Maisie Ravier, performs with an infectious energy. However, her world takes a dramatic turn when the reckless actions of a wealthy, habitual drunkard, Bob Ralston, unintentionally cost her the job. Their unpredictable paths cross again in the courtroom, where instead of punishing Maisie, the judge orders the irresponsible Bob to offer her employment as amends for her predicament. With no other choice, Bob brings Maisie into the grandeur of the Ralston mansion, where she will serve as a domestic under the stern guidance of the head manservant, Walpole. Maisie's entrance into the Ralston household coincides with a grand weekend party thrown by Bob's naïve and sweet sister, Abby, to announce her engagement to Link Phillips. As Maisie navigates her new position, stumbling through the intricacies of domestic work and the pretentiousness of the jet set, she observes the melancholy undercurrent of Abby's life. Abby, lost in her mansion full of superficial friends, longs for the love and attention of her distant father, Cap Ralston, who mistakenly equates his children’s happiness with his wealth. As Maisie gets drawn into the complex dynamics of the Ralston family, she sees through the façade of Phillips, recognizing him as a heartless charlatan who doesn't truly care for Abby. Torn between her duty and her growing attachment to Abby, Maisie must navigate the turbulent waters of wealth and deceit. She finds herself in the unexpected position of mending the broken threads of the Ralston family, all while walking a precarious tightrope in this new world that is as foreign to her as it is fascinating.

Maisie Was a Lady is a comedy movie featuring Lew Ayres.

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