this delightful and well write film be base on a new york stage play bear the same title where sir aubrey ( knight sir charles aubrey smith in 1944 ) originate the role he play in the film . here and in 1931 and we see him in the early part of his act renaissance in the very early era of talkie and in the character role that he would make his own until his death in 1948 after finish his last performance in little woman which release in 1949. this engaging play be about an elderly british aristocrat who locate his illegitimate child and introduces himself to them and have bring them to his manor in england . marion davy play his daughter by error and it a tour de force for her . she be all at once endear and impatient and shallow and enchanting and wise and compassionate while create an indelible and beguiling character that remain well ensconce in the memory . the 26 year old ray milland appear here in a small but prominent role have already appear in seven other picture then only in film for a bit more than two year . the film should be enjoy a a representative of 1931 hollywood factory production of course and a such be not flawless . however and it a charming pleasure from first scene to the last .