Phillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, hero-worships his father's butler Baines. His perception of the man changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.

• London Films Productions
• Ralph Richardson
• Michèle Morgan
• Sonia Dresdel
• Bobby Henrey
• Denis O'Dea
• Jack Hawkins
• Walter Fitzgerald
• Dandy Nichols