In the 1810s, an old maid poses as her own niece in order to teach her onetime beau a lesson.

Katharine Hepburnas Phoebe Throssel
Franchot Toneas Dr. Valentine Brown
Eric Bloreas Recruiting Sergeant
Fay Bainteras Susan Throssel
Cora Witherspoonas Patty
Estelle Winwoodas Mary Willoughby
Joan Fontaineas Charlotte Parratt
William Bakewellas Lieutenant Spicer
Bonita Granvilleas Isabella
Sherwood Baileyas William Smith