Penniless governess Blanche Fullerton takes a job at the estate of her rich relations, the Fury family. To better her position in life, Blanche marries her dull cousin, Laurence Fury, with whom she has a daughter. But before long, boredom sets in, and Blanche begins a tempestuous romance with stableman Philip Thorn. Together, they hatch a murderous plan to gain control of the estate.
Valerie Hobson
as Blanche Fury
Stewart Granger
as Philip Thorn
Michael Gough
as Laurence Fury
Walter Fitzgerald
as Simon Fury
Susanne Gibbs
as Lavinia
Maurice Denham
as Maj. Fraser
Sybille Binder
as Louisa
Ernest Jay
as Calamy
Townsend Whitling
as Banks
J.H. Roberts
as Doctor
Allan Jeayes
as Mr. Weatherby
Edward Lexy
as Col. Jenkins
