Wealthy cripple Markley finances the education of blacksmith's daughter Ruth. When she returns to their small town he asks to marry her, but she runs off with city worker Jim Dirk who is then killed in a subway accident. Markley offers to marry her in name only to protect her new son.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Elliott DexterDavid Markely | David Markely |
 Gloria SwansonRuth Anderson | Ruth Anderson |
 Monte BlueJim Dirk | Jim Dirk |
 Theodore RobertsLuke Anderson | Luke Anderson |
 Claire McDowellHousekeeper | Housekeeper |
 Michael D. MooreBobby Markely (as Mickey Moore) | Bobby Markely (as Mickey Moore) |
 Julia FayeAlice Blair, Banker's Daughter | Alice Blair, Banker's Daughter |
 James Pier MasonCountry Masher | Country Masher |
 Togo YamamotoServant | Servant |
 Theodore KosloffClown | Clown |
 William Boyd(uncredited) | (uncredited) |