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.
Director: Herbert Wilcox
Story: Florence Tranter
Writer: Nicholas Phipps
Director of Photography: Mutz Greenbaum