Sue Longhurst

Young Jack Armstrong is desperate to win the love of his beloved, if money-worshipping, Alice Faversham but all his attempts fail, despite the advice of local brothel owner Madame Helena. However his luck runs in when Alice's rich fiancee dies from a heart attack, just as Jack inherits his late uncle's estate. (imdb)

With everyone - masters, mistresses, servants - endlessly bedding everyone else it is no wonder Cockshute Castle is bankrupt. A marriage of convenience for the son or daughter of the house with someone wealthy is called for, unless the son's newly invented thin india rubber membrane has some use. (imdb)

Failed music hall performer Jack James inherits a brothel when his ancient Aunt dies. He takes over the running of the business and falls in love with its star attraction, beautiful prostitute Virginia.