At her mother’s behest Kate Leigh marries wealthy Basil Kildare, owner of a Southern plantation called Storm. When Basil’s servant and mistress Mahaly protests bitterly he takes their shared son away from her. Kate discovers her new husband is a coarse and brutal alcoholic and turns for friendship to Dr. Jacques Benoix and his mother. When Basil becomes aware of their relationship, he finds the doctor and they have a brutal fight. Later Basil is found dead and Jacques is sentenced to life in prison. On her deathbed, Mahaly confesses that she killed Basil, leaving Kate and Jacques to begin a new life together.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Emily StevensKate Kildare | Kate Kildare |
 King BaggotBasil Kildare | Basil Kildare |
 Crauford KentDr. Jacques Benoix | Dr. Jacques Benoix |
 Edwards DavisGov. Claiborne | Gov. Claiborne |
 Helen LindrothMrs. Leigh | Mrs. Leigh |
 Fred WarrenNot listed | Not listed |
| FFlorence ShortMahaly | Mahaly |
| MMaggie BreyerMrs. Benoix | Mrs. Benoix |