Chinese merchant Wing Lung and Elizabeth Mendall, an American, marry and have a son named Jang Lung. Because Elizabeth wants Jang Lung to be raised as a Christian, Wing Lung locks her in the cellar and she becomes insane. Jang meets Marcell Matthews at an Eastern university, and she returns with him to San Francisco to be married.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sessue HayakawaJang Lung | Jang Lung |
 Doris PawnMarcell Matthews | Marcell Matthews |
 Marin SaisElizabeth Mendall | Elizabeth Mendall |
 James CruzeWing Lung | Wing Lung |
 Winter HallBrand Matthews | Brand Matthews |
 Togo YamamotoFoo Sing | Foo Sing |
| JJames WangLuk Tim Eli | Luk Tim Eli |
 George KingLee Willie | Lee Willie |
 Larry SteersBen Walton | Ben Walton |