Harriet Craig

Joan Crawford stars as Harriet Craig, a perfectionist woman whose devotion to her home drives away friends and family. She is a controlling, lying, and manipulative creature who arranges the lives of those around her, including her husband Walter (Wendell Corey), her cousin Claire, and even the family retainers. The film follows their struggles as Harriet's obsession with maintaining perfection in every aspect of her life ultimately leads to the downfall of her relationships and sense of self.