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.

Top Cast

Ralph RichardsonBaines

Michèle MorganJulie

Sonia DresdelMrs. Baines

Bobby HenreyPhillipe

Denis O'DeaInspector Crowe

Jack HawkinsDetective Ames

Walter FitzgeraldDr. Fenton

Dandy NicholsMrs. Patterson