
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.
Sir Edward Courtney

Kate O'Halloran

Lady Courtney

Cynthia Carmody
Teddy Courtney

Edward Courtney

Mr. W.
Sir Edward Courtney Sr.

Valerie

Louise
Mary Courtney

Mrs. O'Halloran
Pam
Maud

Phipps

Colonel Gascoyne

Algie Longworth
Sir Frank Murchison
Servant (uncredited)
Waitress (uncredited)

Fireman (uncredited)

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