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)
