When Cicely Courtneidge's mother (also played by Miss Courtneidge, albeit in heavy makeup), retires, Cicely succeeds as Queen of the Marvellos, a family of music-hall performers. However, when young Dorothy Hyson begins an affair with a young soldier, Miss Courtneidge is trapped between her responsibilities and memories of her affair years ago with another young soldier.
Top Cast
Cicely Courtneidge as Jenny Marvello
Edward Everett Horton as Sebastian Marvello
Anthony Bushell as Lt. Ronald Jamieson
Dorothy Hyson as Judy Marvello
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