Synopsis
A passionate but unsentimental depiction of conflict between classes, sexes and generationsstruggling manufacturer robert moore has introduced labour saving machinery to his yorkshire mill, arousing a ferment of unemployment and discontent among his workers. Robert considers marriage to the wealthy and independent shirley keeldar to solve his financial woes, yet his heart lies with his cousin caroline, who, bored and desperate, lives as a dependent in her uncle's home with no prospect of a career.
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