The Man in Grey (1943)

At an estate auction in WWII England, two strangers meet and muse about their families' history and possible connections. Flashbacks reveal the story of the sweet, rich, and beautiful Clarissa Richmond and her friendship with bitter, impoverished Hesther Shaw. Their fates are intertwined even as their paths diverge. Clarissa marries the handsome but cruel Marquis of Rohan while Hesther becomes an actress. Eventually, the two women meet again and Clarissa brings the scheming Hesther into her household. As Clarissa searches for true love, Hesther plots to take away everything that belongs to her.

The Man in Grey is a drama movie featuring Margaret Lockwood and directed by Leslie Arliss.

The Man in Grey is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.

It is also possible to buy The Man in Grey on Amazon Video and Apple TV.