A humble orphan boy in 1810s Kent is allowed to go to London and become a gentleman, with the help of an unknown benefactor. From Hyde Hall to Hollywood. Join us for our season’s curated film celebration focusing on the culture of wealth in grand city and country houses. These films explore the tragedies associated with the rise and fall of great fortunes, brilliant romantic intrigues, and the pressures of sustaining extravagant lifestyles against the implacable forces of change and decay.