Overview

A charming and ambitious young man finds many ways to raise himself through the ranks in business and social standing - some honest, some not quite so. If he can just manage to avoid a certain very predatory woman.

Top Cast

Alec Guinness

Edward Henry 'Denry' Machin

Glynis Johns

Ruth Earp

Valerie Hobson

Countess of Chell

Petula Clark

Nellie Cotterill

Edward Chapman

Mr. Duncalf

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Veronica Turleigh

Mrs. Machin

George Devine

Mr. Calvert

Joan Hickson

Mrs. Codleyn