
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.

as Sir Edward Courtney

as Kate O'Halloran

as Lady Courtney

as Cynthia Carmody

as Teddy Courtney

as Edward Courtney

as Mr. W.

as Sir Edward Courtney Sr.

as Valerie

as Louise

as Mary Courtney

as Mrs. O'Halloran

as Pam

as Maud

as Phipps

as Colonel Gascoyne

as Algie Longworth

as Sir Frank Murchison

as Servant (uncredited)

as Waitress (uncredited)

as Fireman (uncredited)

as (uncredited)

as Mr. R. (Stock Exchange Sweeper/Cleaner)