Thomas Brainerd, Sr., as a prospector, is a dutiful and loving husband and father, but when he strikes gold he becomes obsessed with business and all his relationships suffer. Due to his inattention his wife nearly strays and his son bitter at his father lack of understanding becomes estranged. All end happily though.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jane DarwellMrs. Brainerd | Mrs. Brainerd |
 Thomas W. RossThomas Brainerd, Jr. | Thomas Brainerd, Jr. |
| JJim BlackwellThomas Brainerd, Sr. | Thomas Brainerd, Sr. |
| AA. MacMillanHenry Thompson | Henry Thompson |
| MMerta CarpenterGertrude Brainerd | Gertrude Brainerd |
| AArthur CollinsJim Tompkins | Jim Tompkins |
| JJ.P. WildCharles Lester | Charles Lester |
| FFred StarrCollins | Collins |