Follows a young writer, James Selworthy, who is trying to establish himself as a writer. Supported by his wife Molly, he sends off manuscripts to publishers, but is turned down again and again. When war breaks out, he joins the army and fights in the trenches.
Donald Taylor
Director

Walter Hudd
James Selworthy

Edana Romney
Molly Selworthy

Patric Curwen
Padre Willoughby
Jeanne Macintyre
Celia Willoughby (schoolgirl)
Grethe Hansen
Celia Willoughby (journalist)