The renown Hindu scientist, Dr. Chindi Ashutor, who has conquered plague in India, visits Scotland and falls in love with Kate Erskine, whose sister Mary is engaged to Ashutor's college friend, James Bassett. Although Kate loves Ashutor, she says marriage would make them social outcasts.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sessue HayakawaDr. Chindi Ashutor | Dr. Chindi Ashutor |
 Helen Jerome EddyKate Erskine | Kate Erskine |
 Pauline CurleyMary Erskine | Mary Erskine |
 John GilbertJames Bassett (as Jack Gilbert) | James Bassett (as Jack Gilbert) |
 Fontaine La RueCountess Petite Florence | Countess Petite Florence |
 Wedgwood NowellFrançois | François |
 Fanny MidgleyNot listed | Not listed |