Ann, formerly a chorus girl, marries above herself into an affluent society family. Her mother-in-law initially harbors great suspicion. After Ann shoots her husband dead, claiming he was prowling, the older Mrs. Grenville sides with the woman she despises to uphold the family's image.
The Two Mrs. Grenvilles
Family images hold more significance to the Grenvilles than any other aspect, even in the face of tragedy; their beloved son, killed by his former lover who they disapprove of, serves as a stark reminder of this unbreakable bond.