Juan Capella, the son of a poor Spanish tavern keeper, and his wife, learning of the discovery of gold on the American River near Sacramento, runs away from his parents and sweetheart to make his fortune. The tavern keeper is in debt and places a mortgage on the tavern in order to prevent it being seized to pay another debt.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Frank BorzageJuan Capella | Juan Capella |
 Estelle AllenDolores - Juan's Sweetheart | Dolores - Juan's Sweetheart |
 Louise GlaumCarmen - the Dance Hall Girl | Carmen - the Dance Hall Girl |
 Gertrude ClaireSeñora Capella - Juan's Mother | Señora Capella - Juan's Mother |
 J.P. LockneySeñor Capella - Juan's Father | Señor Capella - Juan's Father |