Captain Duncan McTeague, ashore in Southport, finds a deserted baby boy with a note and half of a dollar bill pinned to its clothing. The note states that the mother hopes some day to return and identify the child with the other half of the dollar bill. McTeague raises the child. When he is four years old, the captain discharges his mate Martin Webber, who seeks revenge by kidnapping the boy.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Anna Q. NilssonThe Stranger - Mrs. Webber | The Stranger - Mrs. Webber |
 William P. CarletonCapt. Duncan McTeague | Capt. Duncan McTeague |
 Raymond HattonNoodles - the Cook | Noodles - the Cook |
 Mitchell LewisPapeete Joe | Papeete Joe |
 Alec B. FrancisJudge Norton | Judge Norton |
 George MacQuarrieMartin Webber | Martin Webber |
 Frankie DarroHalf-a-Dollar Bill | Half-a-Dollar Bill |
 Rosa GoreGossip | Gossip |
| CCameo the DogCameo | Cameo |