After several years' absence, the young sailor Dan O'Neill returns to his hometown. He quickly discovers that his mother has been cheated out of her life savings by slick oil speculator Jasper Thorne and is now working as a charwoman. Dan tries to avenge his mother's loss by swindling the swindler.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Malcolm McGregorDan O'Neil | Dan O'Neil |
 Pauline GaronDoris Laidlaw | Doris Laidlaw |
 Mary CarrMrs. Mary O'Neil | Mrs. Mary O'Neil |
 John MiljanJasper Thorne | Jasper Thorne |
 John GoughMidge Botsford | Midge Botsford |
 Mayme KelsoMrs. Rutherford | Mrs. Rutherford |
 John ElliottJustin Laidlaw (uncredited) | Justin Laidlaw (uncredited) |