Synopsis
On New Years Eve, 1899, baronet's son Edward Courtney becomes engaged to Kate, his mother's maid, much to the scandal of London society. The film then follows their family through four generations, with separations, joys, tragedies, and service in the Boer War, WWI, and WWII.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Herbert WilcoxDirector
- Nicholas PhippsWriter
- Anthony CollinsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Michael WildingSir Edward Courtney
- Anna NeagleKate O'Halloran
- Gladys YoungLady Courtney
- Daphne SlaterCynthia Carmody
- Jack WatlingTeddy Courtney
- Michael MedwinEdward Courtney
- Edgar NorfolkMr. W.
- G.H. MulcasterSir Edward Courtney Sr.
- Coral BrowneValerie
- Alice GachetLouise
- Helen CherryMary Courtney
- Ethel O'SheaMrs. O'Halloran
Stills
Themes
london, englandsociety