The wealthy, greedy publisher Mr. Meeson exploits the writer Augusta Smithers. After a shipwreck, Meeson has his dying will tattooed onto Augusta's back before he dies, setting up a dramatic legal battle in England over his fortune.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Florence La BadieAugusta Smithers | Augusta Smithers |
 Justus D. BarnesMr. Meeson | Mr. Meeson |
 Ethyle CookeLady Holmhurst | Lady Holmhurst |
 Dorothy BenhamDickie Holmhurst | Dickie Holmhurst |
| BBert DelaneyEustace Meeson | Eustace Meeson |
| LLawrence SwinburneMr. Tombey | Mr. Tombey |
| SS. Charles GouldNot listed | Not listed |
| SSamuel N. NiblackNot listed | Not listed |