Adventures of a squire's disowned son who proves to be his bastard heir.

An aged ambassador's wife loves an admiral but is rejected by society after his death.

'1850. Squire's grandson saves farmer's niece from charge of murdering illegitimate baby.' (British Film Catalogue)

The dream of Paul Dombey, the wealthy owner of the shipping company, is to have a son to continue his business. Tragically, Dombey's wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son.