Drama Romance
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.
Directed by
Herbert Wilcox
Written by
Nicholas Phipps
Michael Medwin
Edward Courtney
Bernard Lee
Colonel Gascoyne
Michael Wilding
Sir Edward Courtney
Thora Hird
Maud
Jack Watling
Teddy Courtney
Helen Cherry
Mary Courtney
Edie Martin
Waitress (uncredited)
Hal Osmond
Fireman (uncredited)
Coral Browne
Valerie
Anna Neagle
Kate O'Halloran
G.H. Mulcaster
Sir Edward Courtney Sr.
Edward Rigby
Mr. R. (Stock Exchange Sweeper/Cleaner)
Robert Raglan
(uncredited)
Gladys Young
Lady Courtney
Daphne Slater
Cynthia Carmody
Edgar Norfolk
Mr. W.
Alice Gachet
Louise
Ethel O'Shea
Mrs. O'Halloran
Terry Randall
Pam
Max Kirby
Algie Longworth
Percy Walsh
Sir Frank Murchison
Hyma Beckley
Servant (uncredited)

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