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)