The Remains of the Day 1993 James Stevens (Anthony Hopkins) is the butler of Darlington Mansion in turbulent pre-WWII England and is notorious for his extreme adherence to rules. This man, who practices steel discipline against his workers, dedicates his life to the service of his Lord (James Fox). This ongoing situation begins to crack when head chef Miss Kenton (Emma Thompson) arrives at the mansion. Kenton is a compassionate, gentle woman. Seeing nothing but service, Stevens has warm feelings for Miss Kenton, but is too proud to reveal it.