Returning to 1870's London after finishing at boarding school, Fanny witnesses the death of her father in a fight with Lord Manderstoke. She then finds that her family has for many years been running a bordello next door to their home. When her mother dies shortly after, she next discovers that her real father is in fact a well-respected politician. Meeting him and then falling in love with his young advisor Harry Somerford leads to a life of ups and downs and conflict between the classes. Periodically the scoundrel of a Lord crosses her path, always to tragic effect.
Directed byAnthony Asquith
Written byMichael Sadleir (novel), Doreen Montgomery (screenplay), Aim�e Stuart (additional dialogue)
CountryUK
Runtime90 min
On screen
Ann Stephens
Gloria Sydney
Phyllis Calvert
James Mason
