John Logan leaves bucolic Happy Valley to make his fortune in the city. His parents and his sweetheart become miserable and beleaguered in his absence, but after several years he returns wealthy. However, his embittered father, not recognizing him for who he is, plans to murder the newly-arrived 'stranger' for his money.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Lillian GishJennie Timberlake | Jennie Timberlake |
 Lydia Yeamans TitusOld Lady Smiles | Old Lady Smiles |
 Robert HarronJohn L. Logan Jr | John L. Logan Jr |
 Kate BruceMrs. Logan | Mrs. Logan |
 George FawcettJohn L. Logan Sr | John L. Logan Sr |
 George NicholsJennie's father | Jennie's father |
 Adolph LestinaVinegar Watkins | Vinegar Watkins |
 Bertram GrassbyJudas | Judas |
 Porter StrongThe Negro Farmhand | The Negro Farmhand |
 Andrew ArbuckleClergyman (uncredited) | Clergyman (uncredited) |
 Carol DempsterGirl John Logan meets in New York (uncredited) | Girl John Logan meets in New York (uncredited) |
| FFrances SparksTopsy (uncredited) | Topsy (uncredited) |