John Smart (William Haines), a hack writer, inherits a fortune from a distant relative and buys a castle in Laupheim. He pursues what appears to be a ghost of a beautiful woman but he learns that the so-called ghost is the estranged wife, Countess von Pless (Madge Bellamy), of the castle's previous owner, the cruel Count von Pless (Stuart Holmes). A romance blossoms despite the efforts of Count von Pless to convict Smart of obstructing justice.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Madge BellamyCountess von Pless | Countess von Pless |
| WWilliam HainesJohn Smart | John Smart |
 Stuart HolmesCount von Pless | Count von Pless |
 Alma BennettAnnette Ritazi | Annette Ritazi |
 Heinie ConklinCitizen | Citizen |
 Lon PoffCitizen | Citizen |
 Carrie Clark WardMrs. Schmick | Mrs. Schmick |
 Eugenie BessererMother | Mother |
 Edwards DavisFather | Father |
| BBillie Jeane PhelpsRich Baby | Rich Baby |