Emilie has been hired to care for the four sons of wealthy Adam Stoddard and his wife, Molly. After Molly dies, Adam and the boys grow to depend on Emilie even more. At the same time, Emilie falls in love with Adam. The boys grow up, but Adam insists that Emilie stay on as part of the family. Her relationships with both the boys and Adam become strained after one son marries a gold-digging viper named Hester. Written by Daniel Bubbeo
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ingrid BergmanEmilie Gallatin | Emilie Gallatin |
 Warner BaxterAdam Stoddard | Adam Stoddard |
 Susan HaywardHester Stoddard | Hester Stoddard |
 Fay WrayMolly Stoddard | Molly Stoddard |
 Richard DenningJack Stoddard | Jack Stoddard |
 Johnny DownsDavid Stoddard | David Stoddard |
 Robert ShawChris Stoddard | Chris Stoddard |
| CCharles LindPhillip Stoddard (older) | Phillip Stoddard (older) |
| BBilly RayJack Stoddard (younger) | Jack Stoddard (younger) |
| SSteven MullerDavid Stoddard (younger) | David Stoddard (younger) |
| WWallace ChadwellChris Stoddard (younger) | Chris Stoddard (younger) |
| BBobby WalbergPhillip Stoddard (younger) | Phillip Stoddard (younger) |
 Helen WestleyCousin Philippa | Cousin Philippa |
 June LockhartVance | Vance |
 Pietro SossoOtto | Otto |
 Clarence MuseSam (uncredited) | Sam (uncredited) |
 Renie RianoMiss Bunson, the Photographer | Miss Bunson, the Photographer |