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
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Cast

Michael Wilding
Sir Edward Courtney

Anna Neagle
Kate O'Halloran

Gladys Young
Lady Courtney
Daphne Slater
Cynthia Carmody

Jack Watling
Teddy Courtney

Michael Medwin
Edward Courtney
Edgar Norfolk
Mr. W.

G.H. Mulcaster
Sir Edward Courtney Sr.

Coral Browne
Valerie
Alice Gachet
Louise

Helen Cherry
Mary Courtney
Ethel O'Shea
Mrs. O'Halloran
Terry Randall
Pam

Thora Hird
Maud
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