Karsten Bernick is a wealthy Norwegian shipping tycoon and community leader who hides a past built on lies and moral hypocrisy. He was involved in a youthful affair in Paris with a married Bohemian actress; Bernick let his brother-in-law take the blame and fled to America, while also spreading a rumor that the man stole family money. When the wronged brother-in-law returns home years later demanding that Bernick clear his name Bernick tries to protect his social standing and financial empire from ruin, forcing a dramatic reckoning with his deceit.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Henry B. WalthallKarsten Bernick | Karsten Bernick |
 Mary AldenLona Tonnesen | Lona Tonnesen |
 George BerangerJohan Tonnesen | Johan Tonnesen |
 Josephine CrowellKarsten's Mother (as Josephine B. Crowell) | Karsten's Mother (as Josephine B. Crowell) |
 Olga GreyMadame Linda Dorf (as Olga Gray) | Madame Linda Dorf (as Olga Gray) |
 Joseph SingletonMonsieur Dorf (uncredited) | Monsieur Dorf (uncredited) |
 Loyola O'ConnorBetty's Aunt (uncredited) | Betty's Aunt (uncredited) |
 Jennie LeeNurse (uncredited) | Nurse (uncredited) |
| JJuanita ArcherBetty | Betty |
| EEdna Mae WilsonLittle Dina Dorf (uncredited) | Little Dina Dorf (uncredited) |
| WWilliam ParsonsPastor (uncredited) | Pastor (uncredited) |