Movies and TvShows featuring "kept-woman" theme.

Lily Powers, a young woman from a small town, uses her beauty and charm to manipulate men in order to climb the social ladder. Starting as a secretary, Lily seduces her way to the top, becoming a mistress and using her newfound power to exact revenge on those who wronged her.

Camille is a romantic drama about a dying courtesan in 1890s Paris, searching for love and happiness before succumbing to tuberculosis. She falls in love with a young man from a noble family, leading to a series of tragic events.

Of Human Bondage is a drama about a man named Philip Carey who becomes infatuated with a woman named Mildred Rogers. Despite her constant rejection, he is unable to let go of his feelings and becomes consumed by his obsession. As his life spirals out of control, Philip must confront his own demons and learn to find happiness within himself.

Blonde Venus tells the story of a woman who must turn to prostitution in order to support her ill husband. She becomes a successful nightclub singer and attracts the attention of a wealthy chemist. However, when her husband discovers her secret, their marriage is strained and she must make sacrifices to protect her family and find redemption.

A journalist becomes intrigued by the mysterious life of Dimitrios Makropoulos, a career criminal who seemingly meets an untimely death. As he uncovers Dimitrios' dark past, the journalist gets drawn into a web of murder, smuggling, and international intrigue.

In this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story, Dr. Jekyll invents a serum that splits his personality into two separate entities, one good and one evil. As he begins to lose control, the evil Mr. Hyde terrorizes London, putting Jekyll's fiancee and others in jeopardy.

A security guard is seduced by a beautiful woman and becomes entangled in a dangerous plot to rob a bank. As he gets deeper into the criminal underworld, he must navigate a web of deception, betrayal, and murder.

Fanny by Gaslight is a British drama television series, which originally aired on the BBC between 24 September and 9 October 1981. It was an adaptation of the novel Fanny by Gaslight by Michael Sadleir, which had previously been adapted into a film, Man of Evil, in 1944. The series was adapted by Anthony Steven, directed by Peter Jefferies and produced by Joe Waters. Chloe Salaman plays the title role of Fanny Hooper, a young woman who is orphaned and faced with hardship in Victorian London.

When nightclub singer April gets a surprise visit from her young nieces and nephew, her life takes an unexpected turn. With their troubled past and a domineering grandmother at the helm, April must navigate the challenges of becoming a guardian while also finding her own path to happiness.

In Death Walks on High Heels, a masked killer stalks a jewel thief, leading to a twisted murder mystery filled with suspense, betrayal, and sexual attraction. As the body count rises, detectives race against time to uncover the identity of the psychopathic killer.

Suspense drama about a married salaryman whose affair with one of his co-workers is compromised when, returning from a clandestine meeting with his lover, he runs into a neighbor who is later accused of murder. Questioned by police about the neighbor, and blackmailed by his lover's neighbor, the salaryman's lies lead him on a path to destruction.

A newlywed woman finds herself caught in a scandalous love affair in 1930s Italy, leading to a chain of events full of gossip, flirting, and high society drama.

Invitation Only follows a group of wealthy individuals who receive mysterious invitations to a secret party. However, once they arrive, they discover that the party is not as it seems. They soon find themselves trapped in a sadistic game, where they are subjected to torture and murder. As the night progresses, they must find a way to escape before it's too late.

Spanish actor Jose Antonio Ceinos stars as a down-and-out sculptor, whose inspiration returns with the strange appearance of a beautiful, mysterious black muse.

Gia is a struggling bartender who is also a kept woman of a politician. With a budding romance at work, Gia must fight the urge to see another man before it’s too late.

In 'Back Street,' a woman named Ray Schmidt falls in love with a wealthy man named Walter Saxel. However, Walter is already married and can only see Ray secretly. Despite the challenges, Ray continues her affair with Walter, leading to heartbreak and sacrifices. This pre-code melodrama explores the complexities of love, devotion, and the consequences of forbidden relationships.

In Penthouse, a call-girl finds herself framed for murder and must rely on a lawyer to clear her name. As the investigation unfolds, secrets are revealed and unexpected romances emerge.

Blondie, a talented dancer, and her best friend Lottie are trying to make it big in the Follies. They face jealousy, romantic rivalries, and manipulative relationships while navigating the ups and downs of showbiz during the economic crisis. Blondie finds herself torn between the love of two men and gets entangled in a complicated love triangle.

In Fast Company, a rare book dealer is falsely accused of murder and must solve the mystery to clear his name. With his girlfriend's help, they follow clues and encounter danger in their pursuit of the truth.

Possessed (1931) tells the story of Marian, a factory worker who becomes involved with a wealthy lawyer, Mark. Their cross-cultural relationship faces challenges as Mark runs for governor, and Marian must make sacrifices to protect him. The film explores themes of ambition, social class, and love in 1930s New York City.