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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Michael WildingSir Edward Courtney | Sir Edward Courtney |
 Anna NeagleKate O'Halloran | Kate O'Halloran |
 Gladys YoungLady Courtney | Lady Courtney |
| DDaphne SlaterCynthia Carmody | Cynthia Carmody |
 Jack WatlingTeddy Courtney | Teddy Courtney |
 Michael MedwinEdward Courtney | Edward Courtney |
| EEdgar NorfolkMr. W. | Mr. W. |
 G.H. MulcasterSir Edward Courtney Sr. | Sir Edward Courtney Sr. |
 Coral BrowneValerie | Valerie |
| AAlice GachetLouise | Louise |
 Helen CherryMary Courtney | Mary Courtney |
| EEthel O'SheaMrs. O'Halloran | Mrs. O'Halloran |
| TTerry RandallPam | Pam |
 Thora HirdMaud | Maud |
 Nicholas PhippsPhipps | Phipps |
 Bernard LeeColonel Gascoyne | Colonel Gascoyne |
| MMax KirbyAlgie Longworth | Algie Longworth |
| PPercy WalshSir Frank Murchison | Sir Frank Murchison |
| HHyma BeckleyServant (uncredited) | Servant (uncredited) |
 Edie MartinWaitress (uncredited) | Waitress (uncredited) |
 Hal OsmondFireman (uncredited) | Fireman (uncredited) |
 Robert Raglan(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
 Edward RigbyMr. R. (Stock Exchange Sweeper/Cleaner) | Mr. R. (Stock Exchange Sweeper/Cleaner) |