When Patricia "Patty" Hudson, a struggling New York writer becomes ill, her doctor, advising a restful occupation, arranges for her to be the private secretary to the aged James Winthrop, Sr. The closeness of their resulting relationship disturbs Winthrop's relatives, Mrs. Harrison Tyler and her daughter Sally, who hope to inherit his fortune.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 June ElvidgePatricia 'Patty' Hudson | Patricia 'Patty' Hudson |
 Sam HardyLieutenant James 'Jim' Winthrop Jr. | Lieutenant James 'Jim' Winthrop Jr. |
| MMalcolm FassattWalter Kirkwood | Walter Kirkwood |
 William T. CarletonJames Winthrop Sr. | James Winthrop Sr. |
 Marion BarneyMrs. Harrison Tyler | Mrs. Harrison Tyler |
 Virginia ValliSally Tyler | Sally Tyler |
| WWilliam ParkeDr. Pollard | Dr. Pollard |
| LLou GoreyMamie O'Brien | Mamie O'Brien |
 David DaviesThe Butler | The Butler |
| CClio St. BauThe Housekeeper | The Housekeeper |
| AAnn EgglestonMiss Grimsby | Miss Grimsby |
| WWes JenkinsMose | Mose |
 Jack McLeanFred | Fred |
| JJulie DempseyColored Maid | Colored Maid |