A television dramatization based on the life and work of Florence Nightingale. The story, set in 1856, relates the incidents in her life following the war in the Crimea, where she had gained such fame that her name was virtually a household word.

'Newsreel cameramen wrest secret papers from Chinese bandit.' (British Film Catalogue)

An old Jewish man is forced to hide the Austrian lieutenant who killed his son and loves his daughter.

The young Lord Sloane marries a musical comedy actress, much to his parents' disappointment. The actress's brother-in-law gets into betting difficulties so she obtains money from her husband to help him.

A jealous agent uses a girl singer to break up a double act.